Escrow & Title
In Virginia, recording a deed serves primarily to:
ATransfer legal title from grantor to grantee
BProvide constructive notice to the world of the buyer's ownership✓ Correct
CCreate a valid sales contract
DSatisfy the lender's escrow requirements
Explanation
Recording a deed provides constructive notice to the public of the grantee's ownership. It does not create the transfer (delivery and acceptance of the deed do that), but it protects the grantee against subsequent claims.
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