What is a covenant of seisin?

A covenant of seisin is a legal promise in property law that allows a seller to guarantee a buyer that the seller has a good title to the property in question. In Washington, a covenant of seisin is an implied covenant that is included in every real estate sale contract. It is an agreement between the seller and the buyer guaranteeing that the seller has full legal title to the property being sold and that the title is free from outstanding encumbrances. The buyer is entitled to rely on the truthfulness of the covenant of seisin and is not required to investigate the title. If the seller does not actually have a good title, the buyer is entitled to be compensated for any losses incurred.

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