– The title company coordinates with all parties involved, such as the buyers, sellers, real estate agents, lenders, and attorneys, to schedule the closing date, time, and location.
The title shows who's owned the property in the past, contains a physical description of the property and shows any liens on it. If you just bought the home, your mortgage will be on the title as a lien. It's different from a deed, which is a document you get at closing that states you own the property.
A “title agent” is technically a licensed insurance agent who issues title insurance to purchasers and lenders. A “closing agent” is technically the person who sits down with the buyer or seller or borrower (or all three) and goes over the documents with them and answers their questions.
Title and ownership. A simple title report is typically completed in less than two weeks, if not faster, from order to receipt.
A house title represents the legal ownership of a property and goes hand-in-hand with the deed. The house title shows that the current seller legally owns the property and has the right to sell the home to the buyer. During closing, the title will transfer to the new owner, making the sale official.
– Quitclaim Deed: This deed transfers the grantor's interest in the property without any warranties or guarantees. It is often used for transfers between family members where the grantor may not want to warrant the current status of title.
Property Tax Statement: Tax statements are the best form of current proof of ownership, and in most cases, the easiest to obtain. If the tax statement does not list a physical street address, supporting documentation from the documentation types shown below can be utilized to obtain a physical address.
With regard to real property, for a person to hold title, they generally must be the recipient of a physical document known as a deed, which states that the subject real property is being conveyed to them. The type of deed they sign will depend on the manner in which they wish to hold title to the property.
Adding A Family Member To A Property Title Choose the most appropriate deed. Prepare the deed. Complete the deed with accurate information about the property and the person being added. Sign the deed in the presence of a notary public. File the deed with the county recorder's office. Update the property records.
Property ownership information can be requested from the County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. For more information, please visit their website to Request a Real Estate Record.