A buyer may RESIST a price reduction from a seller due to defects in the title of a property by:

Receiving an opinion of title involves a legal review of the title to identify defects, but it does not directly provide protection or assurance against these defects. While it may inform the buyer about potential issues, it does not resolve the concern or offer a financial safeguard like title insurance, meaning it does not effectively support the resistance to a price reduction.

Signing a contract with the seller is a commitment to purchase the property and does not address concerns about title defects. This choice does not empower the buyer to resist a price reduction, as it may imply acceptance of the current terms, regardless of any title issues. Therefore, it fails to provide a basis for resisting the pricing adjustments.

Requesting proof of ownership can validate the seller's claim to the property but does not directly mitigate the buyer's concerns about title defects. This action may lead to more questions rather than resolving the issues, leaving the buyer in a vulnerable position without a clear strategy for resisting a price reduction.