Complex and clouded-title sales
Title problems, sellers far away, and sales other agents won't touch, handled with full disclosure.
What makes a sale complex
Some home sales aren't simple, and that's OK. A clouded title, where something from the past was never signed off or recorded right. A seller who lives hours away. Several owners or heirs who all need to sign. A house with problems nobody wants to talk about.
Many agents walk away from these, or hide the problem and hope it doesn't blow up in escrow. Neither one helps you.
A clouded title or a complicated situation in Santa Maria or Orcutt doesn't mean your home can't sell. It means it needs someone who will do the extra work.
Tell Me About the Situation
How I handle complex sales
I'm Lisa Bognuda, a REALTOR® with eXp Realty of California and a licensed general contractor.
I find the problem early. We order a preliminary title report early and look at it together, so there are no surprises later.
I bring in the right people. Title officers, escrow, and attorneys solve title problems. I coordinate them and keep the sale moving while they work.
I disclose everything. Full disclosure isn't a handicap. It's what keeps a sale from falling apart and keeps you protected later.
I can run it from a distance. If you're far away, I keep you informed at every step.
One example: a seller living four hours north had a manufactured home with a clouded title. Her son didn't think it could be sold. I disclosed all of it, kept the family informed the whole way, and it sold for $5,000 over asking in one week.
What you get, step by step
- A first conversation about what you know, or suspect, about the title or the situation.
- An early preliminary title report and a plan for anything it shows.
- The contractor's walkthrough and a Fix/Skip list.
- Your EPIC Report with three prices.
- Full disclosure, prepared carefully and in writing.
- Full marketing, including photos, video, and drone. See the plan.
- Weekly updates to you and anyone else who needs them.
Title and legal problems are solved by title companies and attorneys. Nothing here is legal advice.
Complex sales across the towns I serve
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a clouded title?
It means something in the ownership record isn't clean, like a past seller who never signed off, a missing document, or an old claim. It usually has to be cleared before closing.
Can a house with a title problem still sell?
Often, yes. Title companies and attorneys clear many problems. I've sold a home with a clouded title for over asking by disclosing everything.
Should I tell buyers about the problem?
Yes. Disclosing what you know protects you and keeps the sale from falling apart later. I'll help you put it in writing properly.
I live far away. Can you still sell it?
Yes. I've sold homes for sellers hours away, and I keep you informed at every step.
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