Contracts

An Oregon purchase agreement contains the phrase 'seller to provide clear title at closing.' The most appropriate way to ensure clear title is for the buyer to:

ARely on the seller's representation without further verification
BObtain title insurance after a title search✓ Correct
CRequest the property's property tax records
DAsk the listing broker to certify title

Explanation

The most reliable way to ensure clear title is through a title search (reviewing public records for liens, encumbrances, and defects) followed by obtaining a title insurance policy that protects against any covered defects that may have been missed.

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