Property DNA
Liens & Ownership Research
Ownership and lien research answers two basic questions: who currently owns this property, and what is recorded against it. Liens, judgments, deeds of trust, and other encumbrances directly affect how a transaction can close and what the true equity picture looks like. Property DNA compiles what the public record shows,so you understand the recorded landscape before you commit.
Ownership research
The ownership review identifies the current recorded owner from public records and summarizes available recorded history, including vesting details and prior transfers. Where ownership appears through a trust, LLC, or other entity, the report notes that too,and you can research entity details further with your escrow officer.
Lien and encumbrance research
The report reviews recorded liens, including judgments, tax liens, mechanic's liens,and deeds of trust, noting estimated recorded amounts and recording dates where available. A recorded lien does not necessarily defeat a transaction, but it must be addressed through the escrow and payoff process,so knowing about it early is a genuine advantage.
Why it matters before closing
Title companies exhaustively review liens and encumbrances as part of the official title process at closing. Property DNA gives you a head start on the same questions,so there are fewer surprises, fewer delays, and clearer conversations with your agent, lender, and escrow officer.
Informational use only
Property DNA is an informational research report compiled from public records and market sources. It is not a title search, a preliminary title report, a guarantee, title insurance, escrow, or legal advice. Data is believed reliable but is provided without warranty, and should be verified with the appropriate public authority or a licensed professional before relying on it.
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