Massachusetts Real Estate License Practice Test

What term describes the transfer of title and right to possession in real estate?

1. Servient

2. Dominant

3. Affirmative Easement

4. Title Insurance

The correct answer is: Servient

The term that describes the transfer of title and right to possession in real estate is not accurately captured by the choice indicated. The correct term for this process is typically referred to as a "conveyance." This process involves the legal transfer of ownership (title) and the right to occupy or use the property (right to possession) from one party to another. In the context of the options provided, the terms "servient" and "dominant" are often used in discussions about easements, which are rights to use another person's property for a specific purpose. An affirmative easement specifically grants someone the right to do something on another's property, but it does not pertain to the outright transfer of title or possession. Title insurance, on the other hand, is a form of insurance that protects buyers and lenders from defects in the title, rather than describing the act of transferring title and possession. Understanding these terms is crucial when discussing property rights and real estate transactions.