Chapter 5: Transfer of Title To Real Property

Property Description
1. Adequacy of Description
2. Methods of Describing Real Estate
3. Property Survey

Methods of Transferring Title
1. By Descent
2. By Will
3. By Voluntary Alienation
4. By Involuntary Alienation

Deeds
1. Grantor vs Grantee
2. Essential Elements of a Valid Deed
3. Types of Deeds
4. NC Excise Tax
5. Local Transfer Tax

Title Assurance
1. Title Examination
2. Title Insurance
3. Title Recordation
4. Covenants of Title in Deeds
5. Marketable Title