Escrow & Title
In Pennsylvania, the county Recorder of Deeds office performs which function essential to real estate?
AAppraises properties for tax assessment
BAccepts and records real property documents, making them part of the public record✓ Correct
CIssues real estate licenses
DConducts foreclosure sales
Explanation
The county Recorder of Deeds records deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and other real property documents, creating the public record. Recording provides constructive notice to the world of the recorded interests, establishing priority among competing claims.
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