Do You need Title Insurance On A Flip?

[Christopher Villa]

Newbie here...do you need Title insurance when flipping a home? Further, any recommendations in the Seattle area? Thank you

[Nghi Le]

Not necessarily needed, but you are strongly urged to have one.  In WA state, typically when you buy a property, the seller pays for the buyer's title insurance as part of their closing costs.  So really the only time that I can think of where you wouldn't have title insurance is when you buy from the auction.

Also, if you get a loan on the property, the lender will require title insurance as well.