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Verify Property Title and Ownership
Ensuring that a property has a clean title and confirmed ownership protects you from potential legal disputes, liens, or claims. Below are key steps to guarantee the property’s title is valid.
Conduct a Thorough Title Search — Check public records and official databases to confirm current and past ownership.
Why It Matters: Reveals any outstanding liens or undisclosed co-owners.
Helpful Resource:
PropertyRecord.com
Who to Talk To: Title company or county clerk’s office
Confirm There Are No Liens or Claims — Unpaid taxes, lawsuits, or contractor liens can attach to the property.
Why It Matters: Buying a property with unresolved liens can make you liable for someone else’s debts.
Helpful Resource:
LienHub
Who to Talk To: Title company or real estate attorney
Obtain Title Insurance — Insurance can protect you from future title disputes or errors in public records.
Why It Matters: Title insurance is a one-time cost that shields you from legal and financial risks.
Helpful Resource:
American Land Title Association
Who to Talk To: Your title insurance provider or attorney
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