Escrow & Title
Recording a deed in Georgia protects a buyer by providing:
AA. Warranty against all future claims
BB. Constructive notice to the world of the buyer's ownership interest✓ Correct
CC. Insurance against title defects
DD. Automatic lien priority over all prior claims
Explanation
Recording provides constructive notice — the legal presumption that all persons are aware of the recorded documents. This protects the buyer against subsequent claimants who cannot argue ignorance of the recorded deed.
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Key Terms to Know
Deed
A written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
LienA financial claim against a property that serves as security for a debt or obligation, giving the creditor the right to foreclose if unpaid.
Title InsuranceInsurance protecting against financial loss from defects in a property's title that existed before closing but were unknown at the time of purchase.
Abstract of TitleA condensed history of a property's title, summarizing all recorded documents and encumbrances affecting it from the earliest record to the present.
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