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Check Property Records & Verify Owner Information
These resources could help insure your home purchase happens in safe, sound, risk free manner.
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Nationwide County Courthouse Directory: The county courthouse is the place to find (and verify) vital property information like an owners name, mortgage amount owed, assessed value, prior sale price/date, lot size, square feet, # of rooms, year built, and more. (Information is usually free and may be available on a courthouse's website.) |
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U.S. Search: Some Banks, Real Estate Agents, and Lending Institutions hire services (like this one) to check the courthouse property records. (The fee may be reasonable for time saved) |
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Escrow & Title: Buy without sending money to strangers or worrying about the title. First American Title provides escrow services (holds the deposit) then checks the title for you, and — if you decide to go through with the purchase — They insure your title to the property. (free cost quotes) |
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Local Home Buyer Assistance: Buying and Selling real estate can be complicated by laws, practices and customs that can vary significantly from locality to locality. This site helps you find licensed professional's familiar with local real estate laws in any area. (free directory) |
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The Better Business Bureau: Search out complaints filed against any business or service your considering hiring to assist with your real estate transaction or renovation project. (free) |
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Angies List: See compliments and complaints filed by consumers who have used businesses you're considering hiring. (reasonable fee) |
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