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How to get information on a property?
As a home inspector I find myself many times looking for information on a property. We at times are hired to look into the property history. So I thought I would share a few of my techniques.

Property Search in Public Records. Every city has a place where the public can go to search for information on property. Property records are maintained at either the county courthouse, county recorder, city hall or another city or county department. Many public offices are staffed by knowledgeable personnel ready to help you find property deeds and encumbrances.
Once you find the owner of record, if you don't have an address or the person has moved, you can order reports online to find that missing person. These companies charge a fee. You can also search at your public library.

Many counties maintain records online. Search for property tax records, where you can find out:

  • Name of the owner
  • Tax ID number or parcel number
  • Amount of present taxes and whether the taxes are paid.

Dozens of other Web sites offer consumer information for free. Many Web sites let you search for property by area, and some give data on unlisted homes not for sale. Here are a few:

Title Company Property Search

Call a local title company and ask for customer service. Many title companies will give you a free property profile. Ask for copies of property deeds and mortgages.

Some title companies will also do a search for the seller's name to find out if there are judgments or liens filed against the seller. If the seller has a common name, however, this information may not be useful because you cannot always easily ascertain whether the public record name is your seller's name.

Due Diligence on and estate or property to insure no undue hardships await.

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