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Frequently Asked Questions
General Title Questions
What does a title company do?
A title company verifies the legal ownership of a property, checks for liens or claims, and provides title insurance to protect against potential ownership disputes. We also handle escrow services, document preparation, and closing coordination.
What is a title search?
A title company verifies the legal ownership of a property, checks for liens or claims, and provides title insurance to protect against potential ownership disputes. We also handle escrow services, document preparation, and closing coordination.
How long does a title search take?
A title company verifies the legal ownership of a property, checks for liens or claims, and provides title insurance to protect against potential ownership disputes. We also handle escrow services, document preparation, and closing coordination.
Title Insurance Questions
What is title insurance?
A title company verifies the legal ownership of a property, checks for liens or claims, and provides title insurance to protect against potential ownership disputes. We also handle escrow services, document preparation, and closing coordination.
Do I need title insurance if I pay cash for my home?
A title company verifies the legal ownership of a property, checks for liens or claims, and provides title insurance to protect against potential ownership disputes. We also handle escrow services, document preparation, and closing coordination.
What’s the difference between lender’s and owner’s title insurance?
A title company verifies the legal ownership of a property, checks for liens or claims, and provides title insurance to protect against potential ownership disputes. We also handle escrow services, document preparation, and closing coordination.
Is title insurance a monthly payment?
A title company verifies the legal ownership of a property, checks for liens or claims, and provides title insurance to protect against potential ownership disputes. We also handle escrow services, document preparation, and closing coordination.
Closing & Escrow Questions
What is escrow?
A title company verifies the legal ownership of a property, checks for liens or claims, and provides title insurance to protect against potential ownership disputes. We also handle escrow services, document preparation, and closing coordination.
What do I need to bring to closing?
A title company verifies the legal ownership of a property, checks for liens or claims, and provides title insurance to protect against potential ownership disputes. We also handle escrow services, document preparation, and closing coordination.
How long does the closing process take?
A title company verifies the legal ownership of a property, checks for liens or claims, and provides title insurance to protect against potential ownership disputes. We also handle escrow services, document preparation, and closing coordination.
Can I close remotely?
A title company verifies the legal ownership of a property, checks for liens or claims, and provides title insurance to protect against potential ownership disputes. We also handle escrow services, document preparation, and closing coordination.
Who pays for title insurance—the buyer or seller?
A title company verifies the legal ownership of a property, checks for liens or claims, and provides title insurance to protect against potential ownership disputes. We also handle escrow services, document preparation, and closing coordination.
Real Estate & Property Questions
What if there’s a problem with my title after closing?
A title company verifies the legal ownership of a property, checks for liens or claims, and provides title insurance to protect against potential ownership disputes. We also handle escrow services, document preparation, and closing coordination.
Can title issues delay my closing?
A title company verifies the legal ownership of a property, checks for liens or claims, and provides title insurance to protect against potential ownership disputes. We also handle escrow services, document preparation, and closing coordination.
What if my name changes after I buy a property?
A title company verifies the legal ownership of a property, checks for liens or claims, and provides title insurance to protect against potential ownership disputes. We also handle escrow services, document preparation, and closing coordination.