Escrow & TitleIntermediateNorth Carolina Exam

A North Carolina attorney issues a title opinion (certificate of title) to:

AGuarantee the physical condition of the property, under standard practice
BCertify the results of the title search and the condition of the titleCorrect
CConfirm the property's appraised value
DVerify the buyer's creditworthiness

Why Certify the results of the title search and the condition of the title Is Correct

Answer B: Certify the results of the title search and the condition of the title

A title opinion (certificate of title) is the attorney's professional opinion, based on the title search, about the condition of the title and any known defects or encumbrances.

Exam Tip: Escrow & Title

Escrow questions test the neutral third-party role and the sequence of closing events. Remember that the escrow agent acts as a dual agent for both buyer and seller and cannot advocate for either side.

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