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The transfer of real estate is our nation’s largest single business. The cost of the real estate a person owns, plans to sell, or plans to buy is probably one of the biggest single financial transactions a person will ever make.

The experts at Landmark Title, Inc. take care of the work and worry of commercial, farm & ranch, and residential real estate closings and coordinate the entire process for you. We make sure there are no liens, unpaid taxes, mortgages, lawsuits, or judgements attached to the real estate. We also check to make sure that all easements or restrictions are known prior to the closing.

Landmark Title strives to be the best title company in Tyler, TX and Lindale, TX. From these offices, we serve all of East Texas.

We work for many different types of clients

Realtors
Lenders/mortgage companies
Real estate brokers
Real estate attorneys
Buyers and sellers
Builders
Contractors
Commercial brokers
Commercial real estate agents
Out-of-county title companies
Developers
Owners wishing to sell their own properties

We have all heard about the title search, but what does it really mean? A title search involves checking numerous sources to ensure every real estate sale is done properly with full disclosure to all involved about every detail that can affect the transaction.

HERE ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF POTENTIAL PROBLEMS, SOME OF WHICH MAY NOT BE DISCLOSED IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS:

Lack of authority to act
Deeds by persons of unsound mind
Unrecorded mechanics and materialmen’s liens
Errors in recording and indexing
Claims by undisclosed or missing heirs
Forgery
Instruments executed under invalid power of attorney
Homestead rights
Liens for unpaid estate, inheritance, income, or gift taxes
Fraud
Misinterpretation of wills
Marital rights
And much more

Even with a thorough title search, title insurance is also necessary. Title insurance guarantees or “indemnifies” the owners of real estate or others interested against loss or damage from defects in the title to the property. Purchasers need an Owner’s Policy of Title insurance for personal protection. If a lender is involved in the transaction, a Lender’s Policy of Title insurance will be required as well. Working with Landmark Title, Inc., you can guarantee the title insurance policy you receive will be from a highly reputable National Title Underwriter.

Landmark Title, Inc. is one of few title companies that offers an in-house title curative department. Marcia Shelton, our curative specialist, brings over 30 years of industry experience to her craft. Marcia works with clients to resolve problematic title issues that can arise during the title search.

SOME EXAMPLES OF THESE CURATIVE ISSUES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

Missing heirs
Heirship affidavits
Wills
Probates
Guardianship
Foreclosure
LLCs and partnerships
Divorces
Bankruptcies

Choosing the right title insurance company is critical to having a successful closing. It is vital that your title company be well versed in all aspects of the closing process.

And, at Landmark we do understand the entire process, inside and out. From our in-house legal department to our online technology to our curative services and more, Landmark Title, Inc. will take care of the details so your real estate transactions will go smoothly.

We treasure the unique role we play in the process of helping acquire a family home, a business location, a farm or ranch, a lake property, or an investment for long-term financial security. And we do so in a way that is efficient, friendly, and reassuring.

When you choose to work with Landmark Title, you can rest easy knowing that every relevant aspect about your property will be uncovered and presented to you. This a vitally important service, and we are privileged to offer comprehensive information and peace of mind to our valued customers. For sellers, we are a key component in concluding their sale, providing them with the financial resources to make other investments.

The work involved in the closing process is complex and often confusing for those who aren’t experts in what we do. But Landmark Title, Inc. streamlines the process and makes it all easy to understand. You won’t have to worry when you choose Landmark Title, Inc. We will handle everything related to the title with expertise, great communication and outstanding customer service.