What is a Title Search?

What is a title search and why do you need CountySeeker.com?

Basically, a title search consists of looking through the county records to verify the owner of a property, as well as the details of his or her ownership. A title abstractor, or searcher, visits the county courthouse to research the history of the property. They search through the rusty books back X number of years until a clear chain of title can be identified. Once the title search is complete, they give the thumbs up to the lender and title insurance agency, and the transaction continues.

An article from RealtyTimes tells of the problems that can arise when the details of ownership aren't researched properly.

Fortunately, abstractors no longer need to visit some county courthouses because they have made their documents available online.

You can now search the property records of hundreds of counties without ever leaving your home!

But how do you know where to look?

It would be nice if every County standardized their online records, but this is the government we're talking about. Not only does each County decide what website URL to use for their records, but it also seems like eacy County uses a different technology to search and display their records.

And yes...This is why you need CountySeeker.com. We are continually researching every county to see what search technology they're using. We also test the sites ourselves so we can provide some insight on how to use each County website.

Oh, and even if the County doesn't have their public records online, it's likely that our County directory at least has a phone number or informational website where you can get additional information.

If there's a County phone number or website that you need, but can't find on our site, please use the contact page to ask. We're very friendly, and should be able to get you the information quickly.

I hope CountySeeker.com will be a useful resource for everyone in the real estate industry, as well as everyone that's just looking for some information on a property.

Title Industry Search Launched!

Welcome to the first post from the CountySeeker.com Blog. I am continually adding information to the US County Database. Soon, we will have phone number, websites, and valuable information about each county in the United States.

If you have a specific County that you need information on, please visit the Contact Us page and send us your request. There is so much information to be updated that I'll start with requests from you first.

In addition to our database of County information, we have created a search engine specific to the title industry.
We have assembled a list of the best sites for news and information about the Title and Real Estate industry. If you're looking for RESPA information, legal news, or any other information related to the title industry, start your search at CountySeeker.com.

Check out our Title Industry, Mortgage, and Real Estate Search.

Ok, now that I've plugged all of our services, what do YOU want me to write about? Leave your comments here, and I'll center future posts around the topics you care about.


Thank you.

Jason Green