Title Search Training
Title searchers play an important role in the transfer of real estate. They help real estate investors, mortgage and title companies locate important title documents in order to verify the history of a property.
Other People Are Reading
-
The Facts
-
While most title searchers learn through on-the-job training, there are courses available that cover the process of locating title records and liens against a property. Training is available through seminars and correspondence courses.
Principles of Real Estate
-
Title searchers must understand basic real estate terminology, legal descriptions, laws and the principles involved in transferring real property from one owner to another.
-
Establishing a Chain of Title
-
Conducting a title search involves the review of public records. Title searchers should learn to read plot maps, deeds, transfer sheets and other documents needed to determine the chain of title or history of ownership of a property.
Liens and Judgments
-
Title searchers must learn how to conduct detailed research to uncover any liens or judgments that a property may have on record which may have a negative impact on the rights of future property owners.
Abstract Report
-
Title searchers must learn how to put together an abstract report which summarizes their research. The abstract report is used by title examiners, or abstractors, to create important closing documents.
-
