We are buying a house from family. Should we do a title search

We are buying a house from family. Should we do a title search

Investor · Harrisburg, PA · Member since 2017 · 9 posts · 2 votes

My wife and I are purchasing her grandfather's house. We are told the property has a clear title. We are paying cash for the house. Is it still a good idea to have a title search done and buy title insurance? Also if anyone recommends a good closing company in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. We are fairly new to investing and have never closed on a house with out a realtor. 

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  • Specialist · Westlake Village, CA · Member since 2010 · 1k+ posts · 781 votes
    9y

    A title search is a must for every transaction

  • Investor · Harrisburg, PA · Member since 2017 · 9 posts · 2 votes
    9y

    Can you do a search with out  buying insurance? I know when you are getting a mortgage they make you buy title insurance.

  • Buy & Hold Owner · Redlands, CA · Member since 2015 · 5k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    9y

    A L W A Y S - - don't even need to ask.

  • Jay HinrichsBusiness Member
    Real Estate Consultant · Summerlin, NV · Member since 2014 · 45k+ posts · 66k+ votes
    9y

    especially in PA

  • Real Estate Agent · Mechanicsburg, PA · Member since 2014 · 529 posts · 217 votes
    9y

    I would still get title insurance.  I used abstract land associates in Camp hill on market st.  If you want more info, spend me PM

  • Investor · Harrisburg, PA · Member since 2017 · 9 posts · 2 votes
    9y

    Thanks everyone I will definitely do I title search. Christian I will give them a call next week thanks.

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