Escrow & Title
General warranty deed provides the greatest protection to the buyer because the grantor:
AWarrants only against defects that occurred during the grantor's period of ownership
BWarrants title against all defects throughout the entire history of the property✓ Correct
CMakes no warranties but conveys whatever interest the grantor holds
DGuarantees the property has no physical defects
Explanation
A general warranty deed provides the most complete protection. The grantor covenants to defend the title against all claims, whether they arose before or during the grantor's ownership — covering the entire history of the property.
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