Real Estate Services

A home’s change in ownership from seller to buyer involves many documents that must be quickly and correctly completed and filed. Jonathan Taylor and the team at Taylor & McNew are not only familiar with these requirements but also know how to resolve virtually any conflict, should one arise during negotiations. It’s our knowledge of the law and of the people involved in the real estate transaction that makes the difference.

Title Search
As your lawyer, Taylor & McNew will order and review the title search (which involves a search through sixty to eighty years of public records) and survey to determine if there are any issues that must be resolved before the buyer takes title of the property. Our aim is to determine as quickly as possible if there are any old liens or mortgages against the property or other issues that would impact the sale and resolve them so that settlement will not be delayed.

Title Insurance
We’ll also arrange for lender and owners title insurance, which protects the lender’s and buyer’s ownership interest in the property. Our work further includes providing the mortgage company with the title binder, insurance binder, survey, home inspection and termite reports and any other necessary information.

Settlement
To complete the transaction, we’ll prepare the deed and required affidavits, schedule the time and place of settlement, explain all documents that are to be signed by the buyer and record documents after settlement. Throughout this process, we’re on hand to answer any settlement questions or address any concerns you may have.