Escrow & Title
A title search is performed to:
ADetermine the property's fair market value
BIdentify all claims, liens, and encumbrances affecting title to the property✓ Correct
CVerify the physical boundaries of the property
DInspect the structural condition of the property
Explanation
A title search examines public records to identify all recorded interests in the property, including mortgages, liens, easements, covenants, and other encumbrances that could affect the buyer's ownership rights.
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