What is the exam-ready answer?
| Roadmap lesson | 110 of 500 |
|---|---|
| Official syllabus topic | Home and New-Construction Warranties |
| Official PSI area | Transfer of Title |
| Published area weight | 6% of the 100-question national portion |
| Exam portion | National salesperson portion |
| Source edition | PSI Georgia Candidate Information Bulletin dated July 1, 2026 |
| Last verified | August 2, 2026 |
The Rule
PSI publishes the weight for the complete content area, not a fixed question count for this lesson. Learn the rule well enough to apply it when PSI changes names, numbers, or parties in a new scenario.
Complete lesson
Read each concept as part of one decision system. The exam often gives one accurate statement and three statements that belong to a nearby concept.
Express warranty
Read coverage period, covered components, standards, exclusions, notice, builder access, repair process, dispute procedure, transferability, and remedies.
Implied obligations
Law may recognize implied duties for new construction or habitability in specified circumstances. Scope, waiver, parties, and limitation periods vary by jurisdiction.
Inspection and punch list
Preclosing inspections and punch lists identify incomplete or defective work but do not automatically extend warranty deadlines or replace independent professional evaluation.
Separate protections
Title warranties address ownership and encumbrances. Property insurance addresses covered losses. A home warranty or service contract handles defined repair events and exclusions.
Decision rule
Georgia-specific distinction
Worked example
Scenario. A buyer discovers defective tile installation after closing and asks whether the general warranty deed pays for repair.
Reason it through. A general warranty deed protects specified title covenants, not construction workmanship.
Answer. Review the builder's express warranty, applicable implied rights, inspection evidence, and notice deadlines instead.
Common exam traps
- Confusing title warranty with home warranty
- Assuming punch list is the whole warranty
- Ignoring notice deadlines
- Promising coverage before reading exclusions
Original practice questions with detailed explanations
These questions were written for instruction and mapped to the current outline. They are not copied from PSI or any live examination. Choose an answer before opening the explanation.
Question 1What does a general warranty deed principally warrant?
- A. Title
- B. Appliance performance
- C. Roof life
- D. Energy cost
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Answer: A. Title
Deed covenants concern the grantor's title promises rather than home workmanship.
Question 2Is a service contract the same as property insurance?
- A. Yes
- B. No
- C. Only for HVAC
- D. Only in new construction
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Answer: B. No
They have different covered events, regulation, exclusions, pricing, and remedies.
Question 3What should a buyer check first in an express builder warranty?
- A. Coverage, exclusions, procedure, and deadlines
- B. Broker's guess
- C. Neighbor's warranty
- D. Zoning map
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Answer: A. Coverage, exclusions, procedure, and deadlines
The actual written terms determine the promised protection and claim process.
Mastery tracking
Mark this lesson mastered only when every statement is true.
- State the direct answer and decision rule without notes.
- Explain every core concept in plain English.
- Solve the worked example after changing one important fact.
- Identify the Georgia distinction before reading answer choices.
- Answer all three questions correctly and reject every distractor.
- Repeat the topic in mixed practice on a later day.
Recommended next lesson
Continue with Foreclosure, Short Sale, and Probate Transfers. Continue to roadmap lesson 111 and build on this decision rule.
Return to the Transfer of Title hub to see every official branch and the complete lesson sequence for this content area.