Escrow & Title
In Ohio, a 'marketable title' is one that:
AHas been insured by a title insurance company
BIs free from reasonable doubt about ownership, with no material defects, liens, or encumbrances that a reasonable buyer would object to✓ Correct
CHas been appraised within the past year
DWas last transferred by general warranty deed
Explanation
Marketable title is title that a reasonable buyer would accept without objection — free from material defects, undisclosed liens, or competing claims that would create doubt about ownership.
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