OUR SERVICES
At Freelance Title Search, we specialize in providing Florida Real Estate Property Information Reports and Title Search Reports . Other search products include real estate tax searches, lien/judgment searches, and federal bankruptcy court searches. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you with your real estate needs.
Real Estate Property Information Reports
Regulated by FL Statute 627.7843, this search is essentially a search vs. the last owner of record from the date of acquisition of a given property, out to current date. These type of reports are in an easy to read format, said report typically return the deed or other vesting documents, unsatisfied mortgages, easements, assignments, leases, liens, judgments, assessment information, real estate tax payment history, assessor lot location and relavant portion of subdivision maps or other maps. To give the reader a snap shot of the status of the property title.
(formerly called an O & E report) * 1
Property Information Report........ $ 55.00
If completed in 1 hour *1
Title Search Reports
These are more comprehensive title search reports covering longer periods of time vs. any given real estate title. In essence, it is a history of the title. Documents returned in the reports are the same as the Property Information Report as noted above, but not limited thereto. Reports can be 2 or 3 owner searches or a standard 30 year search from a "root of title" established by the Florida Marketable Record Title Act (MRTA). These type of searches are a more in depth search to assist you in making informed decisions before purchasing or selling a property.
Two Owner Search............................ $80.00
If completed in 2 hours *1
Three Owner Search.................... $105.00
If completed in 3 hours *1
30 year+ Title Search ................. $125.00
If completed in 4 hours*1
Specialty Searches
In addition to our standard services, Freelance Title Search offers specialty searches to meet specific search requests, these include real estate tax searches, lien/judgment searches, foreclosure court case*2 and federal bankruptcy court searches. Other searches or combined searches are available upon request. Freelance Title Search is equipped with the knowledge and expertise to conduct these searches efficiently and accurately.
Specialty Searches generally.................$ 25.00
If completed in 1 hour*1
Foreclosure Searches....................................$ 50.00
If completed in 2 hours*1
NOTES: *1 Hourly rate of $25.00 will apply to any search that exceeds regular allotted time as set forth above. *2 Subject to access constraints of County government records, the ability to view and obtain copies of relevant documents. Generally, all rates set forth herein are subject to change.
TITLE INSURANCE
Title insurance is all about the hidden risks that can not be determined from public records. Title defects do elude even experienced professional examiners and/or attorneys. An investment in real estate is often the most significant financial investment people and legal entities make. Defective title happens, the cost to defend your title can be extremely expensive. Fortunately, there is Title Insurance, it is designed to provide peace of mind that your investment is a safe one. With Owner's title insurance, the Title Insurance underwriter has your back, for as long as you own or have an interest in the insured title.
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Title Insurance is provided through CATIC Title Insurance Company.
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NOTES: FREELANCE TITLE SEARCH is a d/b/a for William G. Cranker, a Florida Licensed Title Insurance Agent.
Freelance Title Search is not a title insurance agency.
All title insurance will be sent through CATIC to be assigned to a closing title insurance agency.
Freelance Title Search is covered by Professional Liability Insurance.