Understanding the importance of title searches

On Behalf of | Aug 24, 2018 | title insurance | 0 comments

A real estate purchase is a large purchase and, in some cases, may be the largest purchase a property owner or homeowner ever makes. Because information contained in the title for the property can impact the property rights of the property owner and other concerns as well, a thorough title search is important. Additionally, title insurance is another important aspect of the process to understand.

A thorough title search includes a review for inaccuracies in public records related to the property; any failure of deeds in the chain of title to meet statutory requirements; liens on the property; boundary disputes related to the property; or inheritance disputes related to the property. If a problem with the title has been identified, it is essential to be able to address those concerns and to know what to resolve them. Trained guidance can be helpful throughout the process.

In addition, a thorough title search can be useful when obtaining title insurance at a reasonable cost that will also help to complete the transaction as expeditiously as possible. Whether the purchase is for commercial real estate or residential real estate, all parties involved want a smooth and successful transaction and properly addressing title concerns can help achieve that.

Making sure that each and every concern that might pop up with a title during a real estate transaction is important. When purchasing real estate, it is essential to understand the important role that title searches and title insurance play and how to address those concerns.