Free Title Searcher
Service Agreement
One missed tax lien or a forgotten easement is a one-way ticket to a professional liability lawsuit that'll liquidate your savings. You aren't just looking at paper; you're holding a live grenade that'll blow your business apart if the paperwork isn't airtight.
Pro Contractor Tip
Insert a 'Limitation of Liability' clause to cap your financial exposure at the total cost of the search fee, or you’re betting your entire net worth on every single report.
Why use a written agreement?
Handshake deals are risky. As a Title Searcher, "scope creep" is your biggest enemy. A clear agreement ensures everyone agrees on the deliverables before money changes hands.
🛡️ What this template covers:
- ✓Deliverables List
- ✓Payment Terms
- ✓IP Rights
- ✓Revision Limits
- ✓Cancellation Policy
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REF: 2026-0011. Project Background
This Agreement is entered into by and between the Client and the Contractor. The Client wishes to engage the Contractor for professional Title Searcher services.
2. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- 60-Year Chain of Title Report
- Certified Copies of Recorded Liens and Encumbrances
- Tax Assessment and Delinquency Verification
- Judgment and Lien Name Search (Civil and Criminal)
- Easement and Right-of-Way Map Copies
- Probate and Divorce Decree Title Review
- Final Abstract of Title Summary
3. Performance Standards
The Contractor agrees to perform the Title Searcher services in a professional manner, using the degree of skill and care that is required by current industry standards.
TERMS & CONDITIONS (Summary):
1. Payment: 50% Deposit required.
2. Copyright: Rights transfer to Client upon full payment.
Disclaimer: This template is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
The client is ghosting me now that the real estate deal fell through—how do I get my money?
Your contract must state that payment is for the labor of the search, not the closing of the deal. Having a signed agreement with clear 'Net-15' terms means you stop begging and start enforcing your right to get paid for the hours you already burned.
The client wants me to dig through archives from the 1800s that weren't in the original request.
If it isn't in the 'Scope of Work' section of your contract, don't touch it until they sign a Change Order. Use your written agreement to show them exactly where the free work ends and the billable 'Additional Services' begin.
How do I handle the sky-high fees for county database access and copy costs?
Never pay these out of your own pocket without a 'Reimbursable Expenses' clause. A solid contract allows you to bill those digital tolls and filing fees back to the client so your profit margin doesn't get eaten by the county clerk.