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Rainmaker
1,197,062
Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

I think it is foolish to do without but have ad several cash buyer decline the insurance. 

Oct 17, 2018 02:33 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

The cost of title insurance covers about 1 hour of lawyer fees if you dnt have it. MAny times mortgage discharges are missing and the infamous missing POC page when one mortgage company transfers a past mortgage to another bank 

Oct 17, 2018 05:57 AM
Rainmaker
2,220,323
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Title insurance is very important.  

When I get a buyer paying cash tell me they do not want to buy title insurance, I let an attorney explain to them why it's so important, 99.9% of the time, the buyer ends up purchasing title insurance.  

 

-Lenders require borrowers to purchase title insurance in order to fund the transaction. 

 

Oct 17, 2018 05:30 AM
Rainmaker
585,600
Dee Toohey
Innovative Realty Solutions Group - Longwood, FL
Broker, ABR, AHWD, CIPS, FMS, ePro

Recently, my buyer closed and went to the HOA office to get access for the gate.  The attorney who wrote the estoppel letter only wrote it for the smaller HOA for the community and not the master HOA.  He stated he was only asked for one so that's what he provided.  The Title agency that closed the file used the title insurance to get the Master estoppel and pay the fees because of the error. 

It was not a big financial loss but it could have been.  

Oct 17, 2018 03:58 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Very important... title insurance comes into play in eac and every transaction. No lender will fund a loan without title insurance in place.

Oct 17, 2018 03:38 AM
Rainmaker
3,626,530
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

A property in our area will not close without it.  Never has came into play so far, at least with any of the properties I've sold

Oct 17, 2018 03:03 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Very, we don't close without it.

Oct 17, 2018 07:28 AM
Ambassador
2,684,009
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Critical.

        I have had transactions where the Title Search was a show-stopper.  In one instance the Seller had to file suit for Quiet Title; numerous heirs had to be subpoenaed, it took about 6 months to get clear title.

Oct 17, 2018 06:41 AM
Rainmaker
2,182,502
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Too big of a gamble not to get it

Oct 17, 2018 06:30 AM
Rainmaker
577,750
Gloria Valvasori, Accredited Senior Agent
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE SIGNATURE SERVICE - Mississauga, ON
REAL Experience | REAL Commitment | REAL Results!

It is very important and every lawyer here recommends it to my clients. I rcommend it to all my clients and everyone should have it. It's a one time premium.  I had an occasion to use it, and I'm so glad they paid for the repair work that would have cost me $3,000

Oct 17, 2018 06:01 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Very.

Oct 17, 2018 05:08 AM
Rainmaker
4,882,355
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

It is very important to have that warm fuzzy feeling you are purchasing a property with clear title. Yes title companies miss leans all the time.

Oct 17, 2018 04:27 AM
Ambassador
5,229,889
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Never buy a home without it - it's that important! If a Title issue arises, the policy holder simply has to contact the Title company - they take care of hiring an attorney and they handle everything.

A homeowners' loss is protected up to the amount on the Title policy.

Oct 17, 2018 12:16 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Had to use it once when the prior escrow forgot to pay the property taxes.

Oct 17, 2018 04:49 PM
Rainmaker
711,752
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

Yes. During the recession, we had a number of REOs hit the market under different levels of construction or remodeling. We recommended our buyers purchase extended coverage for mechanics liens for these. One case our buyer did - and found after closing there was a $12,000 lien. His $200 spent for the extended coverage was well worth it!

Oct 17, 2018 03:34 PM
Rainmaker
1,598,452
Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

Very

Oct 17, 2018 02:55 PM
Rainmaker
2,071,025
Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Very.

Oct 17, 2018 02:43 PM
Rainmaker
637,434
Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®
Carmel by the Sea, CA
Rothwell Realty Inc. CA#01968433 Carmel-by-the-Sea

Yes. Involving an incorrect legal description at the tax office.

Oct 17, 2018 02:27 PM
Rainmaker
519,324
Dan Tabit
Keller Williams Bellevue - Sammamish, WA

You can't get a loan without it and a buyer shouldn't close without it.  It always comes into play, it's an expense, albeit a minor one. 

Oct 17, 2018 11:52 AM
Rainmaker
4,571,967
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Very important.  Accentuate the positive in life and in real estate. 

Oct 17, 2018 07:31 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Very

Oct 17, 2018 07:00 AM
Rainmaker
1,239,801
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Are you about ready to take your test?  It has been awhile since you joined the QA group.....

 

Oct 17, 2018 06:59 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I have not.

Oct 17, 2018 06:56 AM
Rainmaker
5,216,370
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Yes, once. The title company spent more money on advertising then they did to satisfy the claim!

Oct 17, 2018 06:44 AM
Rainmaker
2,390,407
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

#1) Very

#2) Yes

The most common thing I see is where the Seller lost, misplaced, or never even had the original abstract.

Oct 17, 2018 06:14 AM
Ambassador
6,392,929
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Have had a few occasions when it was very important.

Oct 17, 2018 02:40 AM
Rainer
20,445
Romylio "Romeo" Cordoba - NSB Realtor
Adams Cameron and Co. Realtors - New Smyrna Beach, FL
Daytona Beach Real Estate Agent

Never been in a situation where my buyer wasn't getting it.

Oct 17, 2018 12:54 AM
Rainmaker
1,196,748
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

I believe it should be mandatory. AND yes I have been involved in a couple of transactions where title issues have been uncovered that title insurance covered

Oct 18, 2018 04:36 AM
Rainmaker
7,835,329
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I would not purchase a property without title insurance.

Oct 17, 2018 10:13 AM
Rainmaker
1,543,613
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

It's essential.

Oct 17, 2018 08:28 AM
Ambassador
3,344,906
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

It is very important - there is a reason it is called "insurance". 
I wish you all the best with your studies and with your real estate career. 

Oct 17, 2018 07:43 AM
Ambassador
3,164,119
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Essential, I wouldn't own property without it except under unique circumstances... Like buying a lot that I plan to build on in a couple of years. Will wait to buy until I build.

Oct 17, 2018 09:43 AM
Rainmaker
5,868,472
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Severely important.

Oct 21, 2018 07:01 AM
Rainmaker
763,783
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Many times over the past 22 years of my career.  Liens, other owners on title, deed restrictions and others.

Oct 19, 2018 04:18 PM
Rainmaker
4,935,567
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Lucky, never had a problem.

 

Oct 19, 2018 10:25 AM