PROPERTY DNA is a broad property-information research resource.
TITLE SEARCH is focused on ownership and recorded matters affecting title in connection with the professional title and closing process.
What Property DNA Is For
A Property DNA report may help a buyer, seller or agent investigate available property information before or during a real estate decision.
Potential uses include:
- Property research
- Ownership and history clues
- Available public-record information
- Property characteristics
- Risk and environmental information where available
- Questions worth investigating further
What a Title Search Is For
Professional title work focuses on matters such as:
- Ownership
- Mortgages
- Liens
- Easements
- Judgments
- Recorded interests
- Chain-of-title issues
Why Use Both?
Because:
INFORMATION IS NOT INSURANCE.
BROAD PROPERTY RESEARCH IS NOT THE SAME AS A TITLE EXAMINATION.
Property DNA can surface questions. Title professionals determine how title will be handled for closing and insurance.
Example
Property DNA may show information suggesting prior ownership changes.
That might prompt a buyer to ask more questions.
Professional title work determines the actual title condition.
Property DNA Delivery
Lisa can request Property DNA reports nationwide. During normal business hours, reports can typically be completed and delivered by email within about one hour. Report requests are fulfilled by the Viking Title Agency team and route through the secure Property DNA request form.
