Escrow & Title
What is a 'title search' and why is it performed in Kansas real estate transactions?
AAn internet search for property listings
BA review of public records to trace the history of ownership and identify any liens, encumbrances, or defects affecting the property's title✓ Correct
CAn appraisal of the property's current value
DA survey of the property boundaries
Explanation
A title search examines public records (deeds, mortgages, court judgments, tax records) to trace the chain of title and identify any issues — liens, easements, unpaid taxes, or claims — that could affect ownership rights.
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