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Type A: Likely Routine Curative Issue
Example:
Paid mortgage needs a release.
If title believes it can be resolved predictably, continued marketing may make sense.
Type B: Uncertain Ownership
Example:
Two family members both claim authority to sell.
That is much more serious.
Marketing aggressively before knowing who can sign could create another problem.
Type C: Known Lien With Sufficient Equity
The property may potentially be marketed while payoff is being arranged.
Type D: Active Litigation
Get legal/title guidance before promising a normal closing.
Disclosure and Expectations
Don't tell buyers:
"Clean title, close in ten days!"
if you already know the transaction needs unusual curative work.
Why Keeping It Listed May Help
- Preserve exposure
- Identify buyers
- Test market
- Keep seller moving forward
Why Pausing May Help
- Avoid failed contracts
- Resolve uncertainty
- Establish authority
- Prevent misleading buyers
The Answer Should Be Strategic
Not:
"Title problem = cancel listing."
And not:
"Just list it and hope."
HOW SERIOUS IS THE PROBLEM AND HOW PREDICTABLE IS THE CURE?
How Lisa Helps
Lisa works with the title professionals to understand the probable cure timeline and then builds the marketing strategy around reality.
