Escrow & Title
In Ohio, which party is responsible for confirming that the title is marketable before closing?
AThe buyer's real estate agent
BThe title company or attorney conducting the closing✓ Correct
CThe county recorder's office
DThe mortgage lender
Explanation
The title company (or closing attorney) examines the title and issues a commitment to insure, confirming that title is marketable or identifying conditions that must be resolved before coverage is issued.
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