Title Search Attorney Charleston SC for Contracts and Deeds
Clear Contracts and Clean Title
Practical help from first draft to recording
As a title search attorney Charleston SC, Townes Law Firm reviews purchase agreements, examines title, coordinates insurance, and prepares deeds so your transaction moves forward with confidence. Buyers, sellers, and agents across Mount Pleasant, Downtown Charleston, Daniel Island, West Ashley, and Summerville rely on our team to spot issues early and explain options in plain English. If you want to see how these pieces fit into the full process, explore
real estate closings for an overview of timelines and responsibilities.
What We Handle in Contract and Title
Focused services that prevent last minute surprises
- Contract review and negotiation that addresses contingency dates, repair addenda, occupancy terms, and special financing
- Title search and examination with attention to liens, easements, tax matters, probate history, and prior releases
- Title insurance coordination for lenders and owners, with clear explanations of coverage options
- Deed preparation for sellers and estates, including personal representative and quitclaim deeds when appropriate
- Payoff and estoppel coordination with lenders, HOAs, and management companies
- Survey, flood, and zoning checks that matter in coastal neighborhoods and historic districts
If your deal involves a home purchase or sale, read about our
residential closings for step by step details and typical timelines.
Title Search and Insurance with Local Insight
County by county experience that saves time
We work daily with the recording offices in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties. That local rhythm helps with older plats downtown, new construction in Park Circle, condo regimes on James Island, and island properties near flood zones. Our search reviews chains of title, covenants, and municipal assessments, then we clear curable issues before the signing. We also coordinate owner’s and lender’s policies so coverage matches your risk and lender requirements.
Contracts That Work for You
Review that protects your timing and leveragE
Townes Law Firm checks deadlines, contingencies, and addenda so the agreement supports your goals. We confirm who holds earnest money, how repairs are handled, and what happens if a lender needs more time. For investors or small business owners, we address assignment language and lease matters tied to occupancy. If the purchase changes your personal plan, consider reviewing
estate planning so beneficiary designations and documents reflect new property.
Answers to Common Questions
Straightforward guidance on contract and title issues
Do you need a lawyer to review a real estate contract in Charleston?
Legal review is not required by law, but it helps avoid terms that create delays or unexpected costs.
What does a title search show?
It identifies ownership history, liens, judgments, easements, and restrictions that affect use or marketability.
Do you need owner’s title insurance?
It is strongly recommended. It protects your equity if a covered title defect appears after closing.
How long does a title search take in the tri county area?
Many files complete within a few business days, with older properties or estates sometimes taking longer.
Can you fix title issues before closing?
Many items can be cured with corrective deeds, affidavits, or releases. We outline options and timing as soon as an issue appears.
Ready to review your contract or title
Send documents for a quick and clear plan
Share the contract, the latest title commitment, and any questions. Townes Law Firm will confirm next steps and set a timeline that fits your closing date.