Escrow & Title
In a Washington real estate transaction, when does legal title transfer to the buyer?
AWhen the purchase and sale agreement is signed
BWhen the deed is delivered and accepted by the buyer✓ Correct
CWhen the transaction is recorded in the county records
DWhen the buyer makes the final mortgage payment
Explanation
Legal title transfers upon delivery and acceptance of the deed. Under Washington's race-notice recording act, recording protects against subsequent purchasers, but the actual transfer occurs upon delivery and acceptance.
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