I usually do some preliminary fact checking before visiting any properties.

With the answer more than likely being no i'd wager that those investors she is also sending the same information to also have other realtors too.

When under contract, the preliminary title report will indicate the lien amount of the Seller's mortgage.

The buyer will want to know everything that is going on and will be provided all that on a preliminary title report as well as a full title report at closing, and from your representations when you market the property.

Sounds like the probate attorney wants to see the preliminary HUD-1 settlement statement.

I'd wager the guy that originally posted this thread doesn't care about what we are saying though.

You are suggesting trying to sue - but if you have taken no preliminary actions - it would probably be thrown out and then you would be liable for paying your attorney fees - another expense you probably do not want on your back.

I just talked to my agent about the lien and possibility of others, about the violations, and getting a free preliminary title search, that I would not be responsible for his debts.

My wife and I have been thinking (preliminary) about investing in a vacation property.

If so, how does the preliminary HUD compare to the good faith estimate. 3% seems like a lot (% wise, it might be nothing in $).