The Scoop on Title Insurance and Its Benefits From Title and Real Estate Closing Expert Bryan Nazor
Title insurance on a property is confusing to many, said Bryan Nazor, title and real estate closing expert. Is title insurance even necessary? What is it for? What could happen if I don’t have it? These are the questions you may be asking yourself and that Bryan Nazor said he hears all the time at Main Street Title, his New Jersey company.
“Title insurance is basically proof that the title that shows ownership of a property is legitimate,” Bryan Nazor explained. “It protects against claims against the title.”
Title insurance is something you certainly do not want to skip when acquiring a new property, Bryan Nazor said. The history of a property can be uncertain and the only way to protect against claims is by having good title insurance. Buyers should expect to buy a title insurance at a one-time premium at the close of the escrow, according to Bryan Nazor.
Title insurance is not just used in the United States, Bryan Nazor said. Other countries use it as protection against claims on a property. These countries include Australia, the United Kingdom, China and Canada, among others. So even if the property you purchase is not in the United States, you should still look into purchasing a title insurance policy, Bryan Nazor said.
Additionally, title insurance is for residential and commercial properties alike. Bryan Nazor said he has worked with home owners refinancing their homes, buyers, lenders, investors, attorneys, builders, developers, mortgage brokers and realtors. There are all kinds of real estate transactions that can benefit from title insurance, Bryan Nazor said. He said it is important to find a title and real estate closing expert in your area to talk you through your options when it comes to an insurance policy.
When you hire a title and real estate expert like Bryan Nazor to give you a clean property title, a lot of work goes on behind the scenes. These experts search public records to make sure you can receive a clean property title. This includes visiting clerks of courts and register of deeds to become aware of any special levies, taxes, mortgages or other judgements on the property in question. This process is thorough and ensures a clean property title can be received, Bryan Nazor said.
Title insurance comes in handy in many situations, Bryan Nazor said. Some of examples include forged deeds, owner impersonation, wills not probated, missing heirs, falsified records, birth or adoption after date of will, fabricated powers of attorney and confusion from similarity of names. Title insurance policies also can cover fraud, undisclosed heirs, liens against the property, spousal claims and forgery.
