“The Title Company Will Catch It” and Other Dangerous Real Estate Myths

Written By Audra George

“Don’t worry, the title company will catch it.” It’s one of the most common—and most dangerous—myths in real estate investing.

While title companies are an essential part of the closing process, relying on them for your due diligence is a recipe for disaster. Here’s why:

• They Work at the End: The title company performs its search at the end of the transaction. If they find a problem then, you’ve already wasted weeks or months.

• They Are Not Your Investigator: Their job is to identify risks for the insurance underwriter, not to find creative solutions or negotiation leverage for you.

• Mistakes Happen: Title examiners are human, and indexing systems can be flawed. Issues can be missed, and the consequences can be catastrophic.

The smart investor treats the title company as a final verification step, not as their primary line of defense. You are your own best advocate. By learning the fundamentals of a title search and running your own TIP Report upfront, you take control of the process.

Don’t delegate your due diligence. Empower yourself with the knowledge to protect your own investments. The Title Detective’s Playbook teaches you what to look for, what questions to ask, and how to spot the red flags the title company might miss. [Order your copy and become your own best defense.]

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Audra George

Audra George is a licensed Realtor in Missouri. Audra has diverse background; she is a former middle school Math teacher and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, she worked with survivors after the May, 2011 tornado in Joplin, Missouri, and has extensive experience in online marketing- previously running marketing campaigns for fundraising companies, including creating marketing plans for retail and online businesses. Audra has received numerous awards for her work, including her work with individuals after the tornado, and 'Rookie of the Year' in her first year of Real Estate sales.

Audra lives in Southwest Missouri with her two boys, dogs, kangaroos, and cats. She enjoys cooking, gardening, and being in the community helping others. Audra is excited to help and works hard for her clients to make the process of purchasing property as easy as possible.

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