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Austin Title Companies

When you purchase a home the transaction will be closed with a title company here in town. The title company is a third party that does not represent any parties to the transaction. Usually they will issue a title policy on the property, which insures you have clear title to the property. When the the transaction closes the escrow officer will make sure any liens are paid off and good clear title is transfered to you. This policy is good until you sell the property or refinance. In Austin, the seller will usually pay for the title policy. The title company will also handle all funds from the lender, and will fund the transaction after all documents are signed and approval is issued by the lender.

As a home owner the most common reason to select a title company is when you are refinancing your home. When you close on a new home, your Realtor, or the seller's Realtor will select a title company. It is recommended that you follow their advice. They have built relationships with title companies and specific closers and will have a better ability to resolve any issues if you let them choose the title company that they regularly do business with. When you are refinancing you may want to choose the title company you closed with when you bought the home or one your loan officer recommends.

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