Escrow & Title
A general warranty deed provides the greatest protection to the buyer because it:
AGuarantees the property is free of physical defects
BContains the grantor's covenant to defend title against all claims, past and present✓ Correct
CTransfers title without any warranties
DOnly covers defects that occurred during the grantor's ownership
Explanation
A general warranty deed contains the broadest covenants of title, with the grantor warranting and defending the title against all lawful claims from any source, including those that arose before the grantor owned the property.
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