Title
Preliminary Title Report
A concise definition for the California Real Estate Exam study guide.
Definition
An offer to issue a title policy subject to stated exceptions. NOT the final title policy and NOT a guarantee that all title issues have been found. Review exceptions carefully.
Why it matters on the California real estate exam
Know the definition, recognize how the term appears in a fact pattern, and compare it with related concepts before choosing an answer.
Study this topic in context
Read the related chapter for the surrounding concepts, examples, and exam tips.
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