What should you ask the real estate agent as proof so that nobody comes to you later telling you that she or he is the owners son or daughter?

Answer 1

The real estate agent is the seller's agent for selling the property they don't guarantee the title. Once you have decided to purchase the property you should call your attorney to represent you from that point on. You will need to sign a Purchase & Sale Agreement after it has been reviewed by your attorney and pay a deposit. If for any reason not allowed in the P&S you decide to abort the purchase the seller may keep your deposit. Once your financing has been approved your attorney should have the title to the property examined by a professional. Your attorney will be responsible for reviewing the title abstract to confirm that the seller is the legal owner, that there are no outstanding liens or claims on the property and that you will acquire a clear title. The title examination is the most important step in the process. It protects your investment. You should also purchase an owner's title insurance policy that will insure you against any claims or title defects that were not found in the public land records during the title examination. Once the deed is recorded you are the legal owner. If any person comes forward with any claim you are covered. You need only refer them to the attorney who represented you for the purchase.