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What
Every Home Buyer & Seller Should Know About Title Insurance?
Most
home sellers and buyers have been informed that obtaining title
insurance will provide them necessary protection over possible title
defects; but many remain uncertain about why this is so - or even
about what title insurance is. At the Chicago Title and Trust Family
of Companies, we believe we have everything to gain by throwing
some light on the subject. The more you know about title insurance
and its pricing, the more confident you'll be about coming to us
for a policy.
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Seller's Concern: How Much Does it Cost?
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title insurance policy from the CTIC Family is much more cost-effective
than the other kinds of insurance you have had to purchase. For
a single, one-time-only fee, we provide a title policy that remains
effective until the property is sold to a new owner - even if that
doesn't occur for decades. The CTIC Family's price structure is
among the lowest - giving you the most respected name in title insurance
at highly competitive rates.
Why
the Seller Needs to Provide Title Insurance
Any
prospective buyer will need evidence that his investment in your
property is free of title defects. In fact, your contract of sale
probably requires it. The title insurance policy that you provide
the buyer is a guarantee that you are selling a clear title to your
real estate, unencumbered by any legal attachments that might limit
or jeopardize ownership. The CTIC Family name carries special authority:
it reassures your buyer that the title has passed the most careful
scrutiny. In addition, it can help your deal close more quickly
and easily.
Why
the Buyer Needs Title Insurance
Without
a title insurance policy, you may not be fully protected against
errors in public records, hidden defects not disclosed by the public
records, or mistakes in examination of the title of your new property.
As a result, you may be held fully accountable for any prior liens,
judgments or claims brought against your new property. However,
your policy insures that if such an occasion arises, you will be
defended free of charge against all covered claims and paid up to
the amount of the policy to settle valid claims. With a title insurance
policy from the CTIC Family, backed by our vast resources and financial
strength, you need never worry that your new property's history
will tarnish your bright future.
The
CTIC Family Difference
At
the Chicago Title and Trust Family of Companies, we're proud of
our prestigious reputation. Since issuing our first title policy
in 1888, we've been the industry leader, providing thousands of
title policies each day. What's more, we now offer rates that are
often several hundred dollars lower than our competitors. Our rates
and service make us the first choice among informed home sellers,
while our reputation for quality and unsurpassed financial strength
makes us the first choice among informed home buyers. Even though
we protect the titles of millions of American homes, we stand behind
each one as if it were our own.
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