is it safe to add someone to the house title?
471022
The easiest and most inexpensive thing to do is to put one of the children (you or one of your siblings that you can trust) on the title with your father.  You do this with a Quit Claim Deed.  Most title companies will do this for $50 to $100.  This way, if he passes, the house will not go into probate and be a huge mess.
329858
Not unless something was discussed by you and the realtor that was legally private.  Most states there's nothing private under the law.  Now if your contract stated privacy was to be maintained then you could sue for breach of contract.  Also did the other realtor work for/with him?  If so there'd be no action since that person would be just as entitled to the information as if they were the "main" relator.
961219
Have a title company do an abstract of title.  You will have to pay for this.  You can go to the county clerk's office and do it yourself, but it is time consuming.
301244
Boy you can get the goofiest advice on these forums!\n\nTom the mortgage guy is mostly right. If you want to have the loan in only one name, then you can only put that name on the title. After closing, record a transfer from you to you and Lisa. (that was not a typo) \n\nIf you are using a Realtor to find the house, he will have done this before and you should be using the lender he recommended. Don't use the cheapest lender in the newspaper. That guy was just working at a tire store two weeks ago. If you aren't using a Realtor, you should be. Sheesh.\n\nI am glad to refer you to a ReMax agent in your home town that I have personally interviewed. Call or email me.\n\nLeigh M\nPortland, Oregon\nhttp://www.LeighMaynard.com\n\nI am not an attorney. I am not YOUR attorney. Nor do I play one on TV.
1127910
Depends...state specific question. Contact your local Association of Realtors.
484716
It depends on the state laws; where are you?  \nDid they sign a contract when they joined the association?\nDid the assocation get included on the title of the house at some point?  \n\nYou may need to consult an attorney specializing in real estate law.
532178
Yes, you can. There are different ways to hold title, such as joint tenancy, joint tenancy w/right of survival, and as separate property. The rights for each may vary from state to state, so you should talk to a lawyer.\n\nJust my opinion, but I wouldn't decide to get married based on buying the house...\n\nYou can also have an agreement drawn up beforehand that spells out the ownership percentage between the two of you, and how that might change over time if one is, say, making the down payment and the other is making the mortgage payments
1066951
I don't see why not. It could be a possible conflict of interest but I am having trouble imagining a possible scenario . . . \n\n• Standard of Practice 3-7\nWhen seeking information from another REALTOR® concerning property under a management or listing agreement, REALTORS® shall disclose their REALTOR® status and whether their interest is personal or on behalf of a client and, if on behalf of a client, their representational status. (Amended 1/95)\n\nArticle 12\nREALTORS® shall be careful at all times to present a true picture in their advertising and representations to the public. REALTORS® shall also ensure that their professional status (e.g., broker, appraiser, property manager, etc.) or status as REALTORS® is clearly identifiable in any such advertising. (Amended 1/93)\n\n•; Standard of Practice 16-3\nArticle 16 does not preclude REALTORS® from contacting the client of another broker for the purpose of offering to provide, or entering into a contract to provide, a different type of real estate service unrelated to the type of service currently being provided (e.g., property management as opposed to brokerage) or from offering the same type of service for property not subject to other brokers’ exclusive agreements. However, information received through a Multiple Listing Service or any other offer of cooperation may not be used to target clients of other REALTORS® to whom such offers to provide services may be made. (Amended 1/04)
322765
That's definitely a question best handled by the professionals involved, like your realtor and your attorney. Just don't know, it'll be different from state-to-state. Plz talk to your attorney!
881610
If you can't come up with all the mortgage you are left with no other options. If you and him are both on the title...you have to change that and get only your name on it if you will be the only one paying for it....sorry......good luck... :(
331516
probably not. though ask the realtor first.
438098
Do not worry about refinancing the house into solely your name unless you really feel like you have to have it that way.  If you are just worried about the house being only yours (no one else has a legal piece of the pie) and your responsibility only then you should just quit claim the other individual off of the title of the home.  Just make sure you fill out the form correctly, and have it notarized correctly, and recorded correctly.  For example, when you did the loan, how did you hold title?  Was it Jane Doe, a single woman, and john doe, a single man as joint tenants?  Make sure your vesting is the same when you make the chage, Jane Doe, a single woman as her sole and seperate property.  I would suggest that you consult an attorney, but like I said I wouldn't worry about refinancing because all you would be doing is paying a bunch of closing costs and that isn't necessary (before you close the loan they will actually have your quit claim the other person off the property anyway unless that person is on the loan).  Just keep in mind that if you were on the title with a friend or family member, it is best to keep copies of the cancelled checks (6 mo to 1 year worth) that you use to make the mortgage payments, when that person goes to buy their own house they will need to prove that someone else is making the payments on that property to qualify for another loan.
1124959
Generally not.  A suit to confirm title is between the two parties of interest and shouldn't impact other innocent parties but that too depends upon state and jurisdiction.  It also depends upon whether the parties were aware or reasonably should have been aware that there was a cloud upon the title.
270018
Nope. Titles like that, unless they appear on the Birth Certificate, need no legal changes.  The same goes for lawyers who put Esquire after their names.
55648
If the agent wants you to do a mass mailing to potential clients in a particular nieghborhood (her potential clients) you can get free mailing lists from a title company. mailing list from title co. are great. You can tell them that you only want to mail to owners or renters or people that have live in their house at lease so many years. They should give you this list for free, if you ask, they may even give you preprinted labels
1171533
To be added to a mortgage typically requires your refinance your home mortgage. If you do not have any reason to refinance, than I suggest adding your name to the title. It's inexpensive and very simple to do. Feel free to email at info@adpsac.com for more information.\n\nGerry
180903
A "grant deed" is the common form for this. There may tax implications by changing title. Consult a Real Estate Lawyer.