Frequently Asked Questions

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 A real estate purchase search is a process that is used to gather information about a property that is being purchased. This process typically involves conducting a thorough review of the property's title records, as well as any other relevant documents, in order to identify any potential issues or obstacles that could impact the purchase of the property. The goal of a purchase search is to ensure that the property is free and clear of any liens or encumbrances that could prevent the successful purchase of the property. This information is often included in a residential real estate title report.  

 A real estate refinance search is a process that is used to gather information about a property that is being refinanced. This process typically involves conducting a thorough review of the property's title records, as well as any other relevant documents, in order to identify any potential issues or obstacles that could impact the refinancing process. The goal of a refinance search is to ensure that the property is free and clear of any liens or encumbrances that could prevent the successful refinancing of the property.  

 A distressed home title search is a process that is used to gather information about a property that is considered to be "distressed," meaning that it is in financial distress or is in need of significant repairs. This type of search typically involves conducting a thorough review of the property's title records, as well as any other relevant documents, in order to identify any potential issues or obstacles that could impact the sale or transfer of the property. The goal of a distressed home title search is to ensure that the property is free and clear of any liens or encumbrances that could prevent the successful sale or transfer of the property.  

 A real estate owned (REO) property search is a process that is used to gather information about a property that is owned by a bank or other financial institution. This type of property typically comes into the ownership of the bank as a result of the previous owner defaulting on their mortgage. REO property searches are typically conducted by banks or other financial institutions when they are looking to sell an REO property. The goal of an REO property search is to gather as much information as possible about the property in order to help the bank determine the best course of action for selling the property. This may include conducting a title search, reviewing the property's condition, and obtaining appraisals. 

 A property tax search is a process that is used to gather information about the property tax history of a particular property. This process typically involves reviewing the property's tax records in order to determine the amount of property tax that has been assessed and paid on the property over a certain period of time. The goal of a property tax search is to provide a complete record of the property's tax history, which can be used to help ensure that the property is being properly taxed and that the property owner is paying the correct amount of property tax. Property tax searches are often conducted by property owners, real estate agents, or other interested parties.  A Property Tax Search may include Current property tax assessment information (Land, Improvements, and Total), Tax Identification Number, Current Property Tax Amounts, Payment Status, Delinquent Tax Information including total payoff amount and county fees retrieved from you local and/or county treasurer.  

 A plat map search is a process that is used to gather information about the layout and boundaries of a particular piece of property. Plat maps are typically drawn to scale and show the exact location of a property, as well as any structures or features that are located on the property. Plat maps are often used by property owners, real estate agents, and other interested parties to help visualize the layout of a property and to determine its boundaries. A plat map search typically involves reviewing the property's plat map in order to gather this information.  

 Real estate building and use restrictions are limitations or rules that are placed on the use of a particular piece of property. These restrictions may be imposed by a property owner, a local government, or another party with the authority to do so. Building and use restrictions can take many forms, but some common examples include rules about the type of structures that can be built on a property, the activities that can be conducted on a property, and the hours during which a property can be used. Building and use restrictions are often included in the deed or other legal documents for a property, and they are typically enforced by local governments or other enforcing agencies.  

 Provide data capture information including Grantors, Grantees, Book/Page, Document Number, Document Type, Dated and Recorded Date Information.  

 Provide all current property data and complete a 100-year  chain-of-title of every transfer of ownership.  

Search of a parcel of land from the most current available information back to the it's original land claim / patent.