d. Review property tax bills and payment history<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\nDownload or view recent annual tax bills and receipts.\u00a0This\u00a0indicates whether taxes are paid current, under a payment plan, or in default\u2014and provides insight into the property’s financial standing and potential lien priority.<\/p>\r\n
\r\n\r\ne. Cross-check the legal description and parcel boundaries again<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\nMake sure the legal description from the Property Appraiser exactly matches what’s in the\u00a0Clerk\u2019s\u00a0records. If there’s a mismatch (e.g., the appraiser shows two lots, and the deed only conveys one), you may be dealing with a partial interest or subdivided property.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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<\/span>Step 10: Summarize the Findings<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\na. Create a title search summary report or worksheet<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\nOrganize your findings into a structured report that includes the\u00a0chain of title<\/strong>,\u00a0outstanding liens<\/strong>,\u00a0