How long does it normally take for a title company to do a title search on property?

Answer 1

That depends on many factors.

Of course it depends on how many people are available to perform the work. The quick turn around companies usually perform an abbreviated title examination. Title examiners who perform more comprehensive title examinations accompanied by abstracts usually take much longer and are more costly. In some cases the title examiner must go much further back than usual and those exams can be very time consuming.

Title examination can be an unpredictable business for a title examiner who does not operate under the quick turn-around systems and as such a title examiner who performs comprehensive exams does not usually operate in both worlds.

Answer 2

Depending on the state you are in, it should less than a week. We typically have our searches back and title commitments out in 24-48 hours. Some states that have online county records access should be able to have a search done the same day by the title agency. Part of how long it takes to get the actual commitment is based on how efficient the title agency is that is handling your order.