Waiting months for a quiet title action?
Fast & affordable tax deed certification
We provide clearer answers, less costs, and quicker turn-around time.
This was our first time going through the tax deed certificate process. It was better than advertised – we were able to get everything done in a couple weeks, and closed on the land we were selling a week early. Thank you for the great service!
[They were] incredibly helpful and went above and beyond to ensure I fully understood the process of obtaining a clear title on a tax deed.
Brilliant explanation of land tax deeds and the process to title commitment by Nikol. She provided great knowledge and peace of mind in the process. Highly recommend without hesitation.
Nothing is more frustrating than buying a tax deed property and waiting months for a quiet title action to be completed.
QUICK PATH TO CLEAR TITLE
The good news is you no longer have to wait months. No more waiting through lengthy court processes to get a final hearing date months away or waiting for what feels like an eternity to get judgments signed and recorded.
With our tax deed certification process we can certify your property in weeks not months and we can do all of this without ever filing a quiet title suit.
STEP BY STEP
How it works
OUR FIRST CALL
Give us the address of your parcel(s) and the date purchased at the tax deed auction.
PROCESS
Our staff perform a thorough review of the tax deed sale to make sure all statutory requirements were met. Once approved, we issue a certificate and request a title policy on your behalf if desired.
END RESULT
Expect 3-4 weeks for approval and 4-10 weeks for your title policy.
What have you got to lose? Less costs and a much quicker turn-around time means you don’t have to lose your buyer at the closing table.
Less Than the Cost of Quiet Title Fees Alone
You don’t have to lose valuable time waiting to rehab. And you don’t have to lose your ROI. The only fees you pay are for the certification and title insurance policy. That’s it, guaranteed.
WE HAVE THE ANSWERS
Common questions
We are a subsidiary of Wilkes & Mee, PLLC. We were created to assist clients with getting title insurance policies for their tax deed properties in an expeditious manner.
When we do a quiet title action we are at the mercy of the court. We can move the case through on our timeline, but we must wait on the court to sign orders and schedule final hearings. Sometimes that can take weeks or months. Although a quiet title action can be done in as little as 90-120 days, if there are complications it takes longer. With a tax deed certificate we are able to research the property, certify that proper notice of the sale was given by the tax clerk and prepare a certificate to send to the underwriters who will issue a title insurance policy in about 30-45 days. The end result is the same – with a final judgment in a quiet title action you’re also able to get a title insurance policy but it takes more time. We’ve found a way to cut the time considerably and get that title policy in your hands in weeks not months.
When you were given the tax deed to your property it gave you title but there is still a cloud on that title. This presents challenges when you are ready to enhance the property, use it for collateral or sell the property as you will not be able to without clear, marketable title. This is where we can help. After our certification process is complete we will obtain a title insurance policy for you. This protects you against potential claims that could rise in the future regarding ownership. It ultimately gives you peace of mind whether you decide to sell the property or keep it long-term.
The short answer is no. If the market value of the property is greater than $200,000 the underwriter will not accept our certificate or issue a title insurance policy. In that situation a quiet title action must be completed before a title insurance policy can be given. Similarly, there are some title issues with parcels that will necessitate a quiet title action. This only happens about 6% of the time, so chances are pretty good that we won’t hit any snags with your parcel. But don’t worry, if we do we’ll reach out to you and discuss your options.
Apart from the standard $350 startup free, our pricing is based on the number of properties you have and the value of those properties. We are mindful of your investment and don’t want you to ultimately spend more to remove the cloud on title than what the property is worth. Please contact our office for prices. You should know that there are only two fees – the cost of the certification and the cost of the title insurance policy. That’s it! No additional fees unless we have to do a quiet title action which is only around 6% of properties.
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