The Necessity of Title Insurance & Inspections

In the process of purchasing a home there are twothat you do not owe, having the previous owners
vital steps that are sometimes overlooked.clear this up is an absolute necessity. Liens can affect
Unfortunately these are two of the most importantthe closing of the sale and tie things up in paperwork
steps and have more potential to cost the buyerfor quite some time.
extra money than any others. These steps are theHome inspections are another area that is sometimes
securing of title insurance and a proper homeoverlooked. At times, sellers will take an offer that
inspection. This article will explore these processes inskips the home inspection if there are multiple
further detail in an attempt to show the importancecompeting offers. This benefits only the seller. Be
to any home buyer. It is of course important to seewary of any seller that wants to skip the inspection,
to all aspects of a home purchase with equalthey could be trying to hide aspects of the home
intensity to ensure you get the best deal possible butthat they know will not pass inspection and affect
these two steps are sometimes shrouded in mysterytheir bottom line. Concerns that arise during the
and overlooked.inspection should be discussed between buyer and
The title insurance is simply insurance that is obtainedseller and it is typically the responsibility of the seller
from an insurance company that insures the propertyto fix any concerns unless a different agreement is
title. This is done in order to make sure that thereached between the two parties. So be careful not
property's title is clear and free from hidden claims orto be taken advantage of during the home purchase
liens. If this is not the case then hidden fees canprocess, you are spending a lot of money and
suddenly spring up as creditors attempt to take theirdeserve the home of your dreams.
owed money out of the property. As this is money