Contrary to what many people may first think, “real estate” encompasses far more than simply the residential brokers that help you buy and sell your home. In fact, the term refers to a much broader industry, including developers, financial analysts, corporate real estate officers, property managers, appraisers, and more.
Title Research and Insurance
Unlike automobiles, there is no physical title certificate to demonstrate one’s ownership of a parcel of real estate. Because of the varied and complex claims that can be established in real property, title companies play a central role in the smooth transfer of properties from one owner to another.
