Tag: ai-title-search

  • How to Read Legal Descriptions: An Expert’s Guide

    How to Read Legal Descriptions: An Expert’s Guide

    Staring at a legal description can feel like trying to decipher a foreign language. But understanding it is crucial—it's the property's unique DNA. The first step is to identify which of the three main systems you're looking at: Metes and Bounds, the Public Land Survey System (PLSS), or Lot and Block. Each one defines a…

  • What Is Grantor and Grantee in Real Estate?

    What Is Grantor and Grantee in Real Estate?

    When you boil it down, every single real estate deal involves two key players: the grantor and the grantee. It’s a simple concept, really. The grantor is the one selling or transferring the property, and the grantee is the one buying or receiving it. This give-and-take is the heart of every property transaction, and mastering…

  • Finding Liens on Property: The Professional’s Guide

    Finding Liens on Property: The Professional’s Guide

    Finding a lien on a property traditionally starts with a trip, physical or virtual, to the county recorder’s office. This is where all the official documents—deeds, mortgages, lien filings—live. It’s the public ledger for that piece of real estate. But for a truly deep and efficient dive, today’s top real estate professionals rely on specialized…

  • Real Estate Due diligence Checklist: 7 Key Tips for 2025

    Real Estate Due diligence Checklist: 7 Key Tips for 2025

    Investing in real estate presents substantial opportunities, but each comes with inherent risk. The line between a profitable acquisition and a financial disaster is drawn by one critical process: thorough due diligence. A comprehensive real estate due diligence checklist isn’t merely a procedural step; it is the strategic framework for identifying latent issues, validating financial…