It’s been a long time since houses were bought and sold directly from one person to another. These days, numerous parties are involved in every real estate transaction, including home buyers, home sellers, real estate agents, mortgage lenders, real estate attorneys, home inspectors and title companies. Most of these are familiar to the average home buyer, but the title company is not known as well as the others. You may be thinking, “What does a title company do anyway?” Understanding their importance is key to protecting the investment in your next home.
