Spring Clean Your Listings: 3 Easy Title Tips Before You Go Live
The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and spring cleaning is in full swing. But while your sellers might be busy scrubbing baseboards and touching up paint, there’s one area that often gets overlooked: the title.
Before you hit the MLS, take a few minutes to “spring clean” your listing behind the scenes. A little prep work on the title side can prevent last-minute surprises and keep your transaction running smoothly from contract to close.
Here are 3 simple title checks you can make before going live:
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✅ Verify the Owner of Record: Divorce, death, or trust changes can cause title to reflect someone other than the person signing your listing agreement. Let us confirm who legally owns the property.
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✅ Look for Open Mortgages or Liens: Even if the seller swears everything’s paid off, unreleased mortgages or forgotten home equity lines can pop up. It’s better to catch it now than delay the closing later.
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✅ Confirm Marital Status and Legal Names: A mismatch between what’s on the listing and what’s on the deed (especially with married couples) can create closing complications.
Bonus: Just send us the address and we’ll do a quick pre-listing check—no commitment required. We’re happy to help you look polished and proactive in front of your sellers.
A clean listing makes for a clean closing. Let’s get ahead of the paperwork so you can focus on selling.
Let’s connect! info@thetitlelink.com // 239-423-5465