Advice please: do I need a Title Officer?

[Franc B.]

Hi BP folks,

Need help on the team I need for my first rental property (single-family in middle GA), a conventional mortgage.

I have:

- Real Estate Agent

- Mortgage Broker

- Home Inspector

- Home Appraiser

- Real Estate Lawyer

- Home Insurance Broker

But upon research some advise a "Title Officer" what is their role and is this necessary for a simple purchase can the Real Estate Lawyer handle this role?