If you’re buying a home or refinancing, finding a good title company is one key step in the process.
A title company does the legwork to make sure a homeowner can legally sell you (the buyer) a piece of real estate. The company goes through legal records to try and see who owns the home and search whether the property has liens against it. If everything checks out, the title company issues title insurance for that property.
Knowing how to choose a title company can help you make sure you have the right to buy your dream home. Here’s what to know.