Escrow & TitleIntermediateColorado Exam

A Colorado title search reveals an unpaid IRS federal tax lien against the seller. This lien:

ADoes not affect real property
BMust be satisfied before or at closing as it attaches to all the seller's real propertyCorrect
COnly affects the seller's personal property
DIs automatically discharged when the property is sold, as is typical in most transactions

Why Must be satisfied before or at closing as it attaches to all the seller's real property Is Correct

Answer B: Must be satisfied before or at closing as it attaches to all the seller's real property

Federal IRS tax liens attach to all property owned by the taxpayer, including real estate. A federal tax lien must typically be paid off or released before a title company will insure clear title to the buyer.

Exam Tip: Escrow & Title

Escrow questions test the neutral third-party role and the sequence of closing events. Remember that the escrow agent acts as a dual agent for both buyer and seller and cannot advocate for either side.

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