Buying or selling a home or an investment property is a very detailed transaction that involves a lot of different professionals, including realtors, lenders, and title and closing agents. Unfortunately, an increasing amount of title research and other title responsibilities is being shipped overseas so that large corporations can create more value for their shareholders by saving on labor costs.
Purchasing a home or an investment property is one of the biggest business transactions that most of us complete in our lives, and so many things have to happen between the time that we make the offer, and are finally handed the keys to the front door. The property has to be inspected, financing (if applicable) has to be secured, and numerous documents and legal filings have to be executed. No matter how many homes that you have bought and sold over your lifetime, it’s always a very important process!
Even if you’ve bought more than one home in your life, you probably have a lot of questions. Your realtor and title agents work for you, and you should never be embarrassed to ask as many questions as you need. In fact, they welcome your questions so that you are more informed as you prepare for closing. Buying a new home is one of the most important milestones in your life, and you owe it to yourself to enter the process confidently, and with more information.