As a seller you are going to incur the cost of preparing a deed to transfer your property to the new owners. At Lawyers Realty, this comes at no extra cost. In a typical real estate transaction a fee of about $150-$200 would appear on the settlement sheet as a charge to you for preparing the deed.
Getting the deed ready is a detailed process. It includes checking the accuracy of the legal description, plotting boundaries, as well as the determining the chain of title and if there any encumbrances (easements, liens etc.). In Pennsylvania most deeds are "Special Warranty" Deeds that insure the owner for good clear title (right to ownership)...

Navigating the "Minefield" of Real Estate, an Interview with Mark Duffie. Mark, Broker and Lawyer for Lawyers Realty, took a few moments to talk about his experience as a real estate attorney and the complicated challenges that can arise in buying or selling real estate.
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