Property Ownership
In Washington, which deed provides the MOST protection to the buyer?
AQuitclaim deed
BBargain and sale deed
CSpecial warranty deed
DGeneral warranty deed✓ Correct
Explanation
A general warranty deed (statutory warranty deed) provides the most protection to the buyer. The grantor warrants title against all claims, regardless of when they arose — even before the grantor's period of ownership.
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Key Terms to Know
Deed
A written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
Title InsuranceInsurance protecting against financial loss from defects in a property's title that existed before closing but were unknown at the time of purchase.
Chain of TitleThe sequential record of all transfers of ownership for a piece of property from the original patent holder to the present owner.
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
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