Escrow & Title
Marketable title means:
ATitle that is guaranteed to be free of all defects
BTitle that is reasonably free of doubt, liens, and encumbrances and can be sold or mortgaged in the market✓ Correct
CTitle that has been insured by a title insurance company
DTitle with an appraised value above the purchase price
Explanation
Marketable title is title that is reasonably free from doubt, material encumbrances, or defects that would cause a reasonable buyer to refuse to purchase. It does not have to be perfect, but must be one that a prudent buyer would accept.
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