Escrow & Title
In Massachusetts, title to real property is transferred by:
AA bill of sale
BA deed✓ Correct
CA mortgage note
DA purchase and sale agreement
Explanation
Title to real property in Massachusetts is transferred by delivery and acceptance of a valid deed. The deed must be signed by the grantor, acknowledged, and delivered.
Related Massachusetts Escrow & Title Questions
- In Massachusetts, the 'Marketable Title Act' provides that a chain of title going back 50 years without a defect creates:
- At a Massachusetts residential closing, who typically prepares the deed?
- Massachusetts is a 'race-notice' recording state, meaning that a subsequent purchaser is protected if they:
- A Massachusetts property is sold at a tax taking auction by the municipality. The deed conveyed is typically a:
- A Massachusetts mortgage is 'satisfied' when:
- A Massachusetts title examination typically goes back how many years to establish a marketable title?
- A Massachusetts 'mortgage inspection plan' differs from a full survey because it:
- Under Massachusetts law, a 'discharge of mortgage' must be recorded at the Registry of Deeds to:
Practice More Massachusetts Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free Massachusetts Quiz →