What Does a Title Searcher Do?
A title searcher combs through public records to learn as much as possible about a property title. While individuals can perform title searchers on their own, most prefer to consult professionals, because the process can be lengthy and arduous, and title searchers are skilled at uncovering information which may be challenging to find. People typically hire a title searcher during escrow as part of their investigation of a potential property purchase, and title searches may also be required to refinance a property, take out a construction loan, or purchase title insurance. When a title searcher is hired, he or she can run either a full or limited search, depending on the needs of the client. In either case, the goal of the search is to uncover information which could become an obstacle to transfer of the property, or could become a problem for the property owner. For example, a title search may reveal that a parcel is technically landlocked, with no easements from neighbors to reach the
