Life of a Title Search: 13 Steps

Every title insurance policy begins with a thorough search and examination of public records. At Fidelity National Title, Team Goeglein oversees a 13-step process that ensures every property in the South Bay and Westside LA receives a comprehensive title examination before a policy is issued.

Step 1: Title order is opened by escrow. Step 2: Customer service verifies the legal description and vesting. Step 3: Title order is sent to searching and examining. Step 4: A digital chain of title and general index on sellers and buyers are produced. Step 5: Searching and examining assembles the chain and general index, and obtains tax information.

Step 6: The searching package is sent to the examiner for review of each document in order to complete the preliminary title report. Step 7: The preliminary title report is finalized. Step 8: The preliminary title report is delivered to the escrow officer, lender(s), and proposed insured. Step 9: Any new documents, demands, lender's instructions, and statements of information are submitted to the title officer.

Step 10: The title officer carefully reviews all documents and lender's instructions. Step 11: The escrow officer authorizes recording of the new grant deed and deed(s) of trust (if applicable). Step 12: The new documents are recorded and all payoffs are disbursed accordingly. Step 13: The title insurance policy is issued — you and your property are now insured by Fidelity National Title.

Matt Goeglein and Xavier de la Piedra IV at Fidelity National Title personally oversee the examination and review stages of every title search across the South Bay. This hands-on approach ensures that issues are caught early and resolved before they can delay your closing.