First, make sure that the Transfer Certificate of Title is authentic. To check this, request a Certified True Copy of the title from the Register of Deeds. Next, verify that the title is clean; this means that the property is not mortgaged. Also, make sure that the land identified on the title is the one you are really buying; this can be validated at the Resgister of Deeds you can also hire a land surveyor or a geodetic engineer to check it for you.
Important thing is that the real owners are the ones who’s selling the land to you. Make sure of this by asking for identification papers. Talk to the neighbors if possible and confirm the identity of the seller. Lastly, confirm if the annual taxes are paid completely, before buying.

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