Title Search & Examination in Washington, D.C.
Secure Your Property with a Clear, Verified Title
When buying a house or property, there are many things to look out for before you close on the house. Homeowner insurance, mortgages, interest rates, property tax, school district, and condition of the home.
One important factor is a title search. A title search is another necessary for both the buyer and seller. The Recorder of Deeds allows for online title search of all the properties located.
What Is a Title Search?
A title search is a critical part of the real estate transaction process. At DC Mistry Closing, we thoroughly examine D.C. land records to identify any legal or financial claims on your property. The title search can be done by anyone such as law firm, lawyers, and individuals. For a bank to approve of a loan, most times, the title of the property must be free of issues.
What’s Included in Our Title Search Services
A title search is the process of researching and reviewing the public documents or records filed on a property’s legal ownership. The public records will include the deed, deed of trust, sewage liens, water liens, divorce cases, and other court records.
A title search is important before finalizing the purchase of a home. It can tell you if there are any claims or liens on the title and will confirm rightful owner and transfer of ownership to the new buyer.
- Review of recorded deeds, liens, mortgages, and easements
- Analysis of legal descriptions, encumbrances, and boundary issues
- Search of D.C. Recorder of Deeds, court filings, and tax records
What Is a Title Search?
A title search is a critical part of the real estate transaction process. At DC Mistry Closing, we thoroughly examine D.C. land records to identify any legal or financial claims on your property. The title search can be done by anyone such as law firm, lawyers, and individuals. For a bank to approve of a loan, most times, the title of the property must be free of issues.
How Long Does a Title Search Take?
We typically complete standard title searches within 3–5 business days, with expedited service available.
Avoid Costly Surprises Like:
- Undisclosed liens
- Fraudulent conveyances
- Unrecorded easements
What’s Included in Our Title Search Services?
A title search is the process of researching and reviewing the public documents or records filed on a property’s legal ownership. The public records will include the deed, deed of trust, sewage liens, water liens, divorce cases, and other court records.
A title search is important before finalizing the purchase of a home. It can tell you if there are any claims or liens on the title and will confirm rightful owner and transfer of ownership to the new buyer.
- Review of recorded deeds, liens, mortgages, and easements
- Analysis of legal descriptions, encumbrances, and boundary issues
- Search of D.C. Recorder of Deeds, court filings, and tax records
Why Choose DC Mistry Closing for Title Searches?
DC Mistry Closing will perform a title search for both buyer and seller to have a title search. The title search will provide important information such registered owners, legal description, liens, easements and rights of way, restrictive covenants, title defects.
- Attorney-led review for legal accuracy
- Local D.C. expertise on zoning and municipal requirements
- Secure and confidential processing of all records
The title search protects the seller and buyers in case of financial loss and issues resulting from a property sale. DC Mistry closing will notify of the title issues, but be aware not all titles have issues, the cost of not addressing title issues before a sale can be financially disastrous for the buyer and seller.
Ready for a Clear Title?
Contact DC Mistry Closing to start your D.C. title search today.