Escrow & Title
In Missouri, a property with a 'marketable title' means:
AThe property is listed at market price
BTitle is reasonably free from significant defects, liens, or encumbrances, so a buyer would accept it✓ Correct
CThe property has been appraised
DThe title company has insured it
Explanation
Marketable (merchantable) title means title is sufficiently clear of defects, liens, and encumbrances that a reasonable buyer would accept it without objection. Most purchase contracts require marketable title.
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