Title insurance and why it is necessary

Jasz

VIP Contributor
Title insurance is one of the most important parts of real estate, and it's an investment that will pay off over time. You do not want to sell your home without it.

Title insurance protects you against financial loss in the event a buyer claims he or she has an invalid title to your property. Title insurers are also responsible for investigating and reporting on any problems with the title, such as encumbrances (liens) and mortgages.

If you don't have any title insurance, you could lose money if a buyer later claims that someone has an interest in the property who should not be able to sell it to you. Even if this is true, there's no way for you to know without having done your own investigation!

Title insurance is available through several different companies depending on your needs (i.e., which states require it). Some companies specialize in only certain types of properties like condos or townhouses; others offer coverage for commercial properties as well.

Title companies have names like Guaranteed Title Services, Guaranteed Title Insurance.
 

Holicent

VIP Contributor
Title insurance is a type of property insurance that protects the buyer and seller of real estate against losses due to title problems. Title insurance is required to close on most residential properties, including single-family homes, condominiums and town homes. Title insurance protects against claims of ownership of real estate by people who are not the true owners. It also protects against claims of ownership by people who are not entitled to any interest in the property.

If you're looking for a home, you should make sure that it is free from any liens, such as mortgages or tax liens. If there are liens on your property, you may want to get rid of them before selling your home.
Title insurance can protect you from these types of claims if they occur after closing on your sale transaction.

In order to understand why title insurance is needed, it's important to understand what happens when someone tries to claim that they own something that they don't actually own. These instances can occur with both residential and commercial properties.
 
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