How long did it take you to get title and did you have trouble getting title ins. when you sold the property?
136724
I purchased a tax defaulted property in neighboring Kern County. It took us about 3 months after the purchase to receive the grant deed in the mail. Every title insurance company we spoke with told us that they would not issue a title insurance policy until one year after the purchase date. Good luck!
654317
Call a dealership.  That's what I did. I told them what I wanted, what I had to trade, what I had to put down, and how much I was willing to pay, and ask him what he could do for me.  He called me back in like 2 hours and told me what he had available. I wasn't rich, and couldn't get exactly what I wanted, but I'm quite happy with what I have, it does it's job, its nice, and it is MUCH better than the 20 year old car I traded in. If he doesn't have what you're interested in, call another dealership.
573740
You need to get hold of an agent in the area.  The title company will not just give anyone that information.  I also live in S.D., if you need to get pointed in the right direction email me:  kevin_canter@sbcglobal.net
606012
Most of the long-term agents I've known in the busines did NOT pass it the first time.  What really matters is, can you sell?  ANYONE can get a license, if they work at it enough, but NOT everyone can sell.
412022
We had a place like that back in Minneapolis and they did well.  They had lots of cars consigned. They took care of all the lookers\nThe only problem was, as a seller, you couldn't use your car.  Otherwise, good idea. Go for it. Good luck.\nForgot to mention, I sold my motorcycle through a consignment place this past spring.  It was great. I didn't have to wait for potential buyers to show up ( which they usually don't )  The place advertised, took care of the title transfer, etc. They would even detail the bike if you wanted for a fee.
361340
People need to qualify their real estate questions with information about the State and County they are talking about. Get ready to go to court. It is no big deal. The Sheriff will throw them out after you win the case unless they show up and fight. Depending on what City you live in, that could take from 30 days to 9 months. See an attorney or turn the whole thing over to a professional property manager. People shouldn't do these things on their own. What you will end up losing on your own is far worse than what you would pay a professional.
616492
You need an attorney.  If you just have a title company do it, how do you know that everything is up-and-up?  There are tons of things about inspections and warranties and state laws and who has to pay for what repairs and FHA loans and assuming loans and stuff.  \nOnce i sold a house and didn't have an attorney and it turned out later that the people who bought it never actually promised to pay the payments in writing.  (i let them assume the loan).  \nHow is the closing office/title company getting paid?
67984
This is a tough one, but here is a suggestion.\n\nFirst I assume the owner has a loan that has a due on sale clause and cannot be assumed. Try these first if possible.\n\nNext thing if you work at it you can do this. It might be a long shot with each person, but you will eventually find someone willing. You need an investor. This isn’t something like finding one in a thousand like it might seem. A lot of people, at least 1 in 10 or 20 invest in real estate. So every community has a lot of investors. You are going to set up a deal that is too good for them to pass up and then show it to 25 people and one of them will go for it. Put an ad in the paper in the investor section something like invest in this lucrative real estate deal and you will have your phone ringing off the hook of people to try it out on.\n\nHere is what you want to happen. They will buy the house from the current owner, and they will lease option the house to you. Since the market is poor in that area you should be able to get a good deal. Keep in mind the reason they offered it to you first is so they can sell it for more than it is worth and avoid a commission on top of that. So any price they offer you will likely be way more than they need. Unless you are dealing with abnormally nice and fair people. \n\nSo lets assume the house is worth 90k to 100k for the illustration here. The range is if you want to sell it quick or let it sit a while on the market. Although the range might be larger the way you describe the area. My guess is the 18 months on the market is one house with a problem that the stubborn owner denies.\n\nFirst you need to be able to negotiate with the current owner. They can sell the house fast with an agent for 90k, of which 82k is what they get, 5400 commission plus 2600 taxes and closing fees. So you can offer 90k-5400 and it will be the same for them. They have to realize this is true so take time to explain it. If they agree that they would sell it for that then you would do best to put an offer in writing and write in the buyer as “your name and/or assigns”. The “and/or assigns” means you can assign the contract to someone else. The investor you will now search for. \n\nYou will need more time than average to close, which might trouble them(might need to raise the price a bit). Or, you may need to add something in the contract like this contract is void if the owner happens to find another buyer willing to pay at least $90k. This way they can still try to sell it while you put the deal together. They will get to keep your earnest money as well if you fail to buy the house, so put as little as they will take, but it does need to be at least $100 or so to be considered a legal contract. You might also add something like more earnest money, to the tune of $100 will be handed over each month to keep the contract good for up to 90 or even 120 days if they will go for it.\n\nNow you will try and find an investor. It has to be a good deal for them and of course you would like it to be a good one for you. Part of your pitch will be that you are trying to split the good fortune and that since you “found” the deal you want some of it. So they are going to buy the house for the contract price you negotiated of 84600. Then simultaneously lease option it to you to buy it for 100000 in three years, or however long you think it will take you to save up enough money and build up your good credit to buy a house. Presumably the house will be worth more than 100000 or you need to lower your price. Be sure this option contract gets recorded along with the other papers.\n\nThe lease part of a lease option works like this. You rent it for say 800 a month now, assuming this is market rent you will start renting it for 900 a month and 300 of that goes towards your down payment (all negotiable of course). So if you end up buying it you only pay 600 a month rent. If not then you paid 900. Good for both sides. You will also agree to handle all rep
352950
Yes i have.\nIt took a while for it, about 2 months.
549105
Sorry to hear of your situation...maybe try a refinance to lower the payment? Try to sell it and pay that mortgage, maybe you can even turn a profit. You're going to lose it anyways so try to keep your name clear and maybe make money too.\n\nDon't just lay down man, FIGHT!\n\nYour tax...The tax is usually for the whole year and it depends on what their accounting dictates. Yes, you will be liable for the portion of property tax for the period you are on the title, the bank will owe the remainder if any. Many states send a bill in the sixth month of the year for the whole year so you may owe the previous six months plus the 3 more in foreclosure.\n\nGood luck, I wish you well\n\nMike
366377
Do yourself and them a favor, and hire a local attorney to do the paperwork and make the property transfer.  Better to pay a little now than a lot later.  Property interests are governed by a myriad of laws, and you don't know them.
557153
Questions to resolve...\n\nHow much is the house worth? - Get an appraisal\n\nIs the 1000/mo applied to interest only?  Does it cover the entire amount of interest?  Will the balance at the end of a year be lower, higher, or the same?\n\nIs there a clause that will allow you to get out of the whole deal completely if you change your mind, or find out that the property is bug infested, or has mold damage, or is falling down, etc.?\n\nAsk the seller for a current title search evidencing the property is free and clear of all liens etc, except for the seller's current mortgage.\n\nThis could be very complex depending on the terms of the land contract (lease purchase).  I would contact a real estate attorney to make certain you understand and agree with all conditions.
412997
I've been selling Real Estate for 8 years now and love it.  If you are a good people person you will be good at it.   Just be sure to have 6 months of living expenses saved up when you get started.  The average agent will take close to 6 months to get their first closing.  A great career choice if you are a go getter and a self starter.  Good Luck!!!!
261510
contact the city and a title company and tell them exactly what you need to change... and you will receive moutain of forms, fill them out and good luck
582099
Go to a broker and ask for a copy, or go to the board of realtors in your area (or the state) title company.  With out any agency on your side, you may think the best thing : go to a lawyer and have them draft you a copy.  Plus, you have a person who knows the law.  Real Etsate is very tricky with contracts and people are sued all the time.  Don't buy them from Home Depot for instance.  It is just a general form which does not protect the seller 100%.  \nGood luck.
416710
When you had the contract for sale drawn up, did it include a clause that there were no known pending assessments on the property?  Did you review the association minutes to see if anything out of the ordinary was discussed?  Sometimes a pending assessment will even show up in a title search if the attorney for the condo assoc. has filed it in an attempt to alert potential buyers to that possibility. \n\nYou can file a form with the post office that says you need their new address in order to serve them with a subpoena.  Some states even allow you to send in a request to the DMV for a current address for process of service.\n\nDidn't they put their forwarding address on their 1099 certification form at the closing?  You could also do a property tax search in their current town to see if they own any property and have them served at that address. \n\n"most lawyers will give you thirty minutes to figure out of you've got a case or not (they're looking to see if they can make money with it). "  Oh please ... time is money and no one gives money away for free.  These types of matter are NOT taken on a contingency basis.  Very few cases are taken on a contingency basis, and 95% of those are personal injury matters or workers comp.  Those are the only two matters that are virtually guaranteed to get a free consult.
636663
You'd have to look up the laws of the appropriate state, but in general tax lien sales take many years before you gain possession (5 years?). The delinquent may at any time re-claim the property by paying the taxes. They'd have to go like 5 years and never pay, then you could get a quit-claim deed (or something like that), then I think wait a few more years before the property is actually yours.