I did a google search for " title search" and there are companies that offer a title search for as little as $99. Are these for real? has anyone ever used one of these services? I would be very skeptical about this, some even offer title insurance.
A title search is not title insurance, but is helpful when you are researching property. I’ll bet the low cost providers only offer a service where they have online access. That is fine unless your area’s records are not electronically assessable. A real title search requires someone to go to the courthouse to check the records. If you have a good relationship with your title company, they may do searches for free.