Selling a home can be both a joyous new beginning or a nightmare. Trying to sell a home that has a “Cloud on Title,” can cause buyers to back out of the deal or escrow to take longer than expected. A “clear/clean” title is always desired to ensure no issues with legal ownership and that all documentation is in order. Having a property title search will identify any title issue that the seller can resolve to ensure a smooth escrow.

If you feel confident that the property has a clean chain of title prior to your ownership then our Current (1) Owner Property title Search would be the document that you would need. This search would only pertain to the time that you have owned the property. If slightly unsure about the prior ownership of your property the Limited Owner Title Search would examine the recorded documents and chain of title during your and the next most recent ownership of the property. To be ultimately sure you possess a property with a clear chain of title and free of any encumbrances, then a Full Chain of Title Search would be the best documentation to be able to produce for interested parties. This search will date back to either the original developer/owner or 50 years, whichever comes first.

The ability to present a Title Report to prospective buyers gives a sense of security that will accelerate the purchase as well as substantiate the price. There would be no question as to the legal standings of the property. Normally the Full Chain of Title Search would be ordered during the escrow process and this is definitely an option for the current homeowner to present during negotiations or sales transactions.