You Really Need a Certified Copy of Your Property Deed (Not!)

Thanks William, I'm glad the buyer called me to double check!

Mark & Tim, I agree .  Our clients need to keep their money and not give it away.

Thank you for the suggest  Dorie, I guess it worked.  I'm shocked to tell you the truth! :-)

Don, you're right and they are betting that people will believe that they really do need such a service!

Thanks Craig, you said it!  It's just not necessary to go to such great expense!

Hi Myrl, I think stringing them by their thumbs is a good solution, better yet by their ankles so the money falls out of their pockets :-)

Hi Tammy, Shot on sight?! LOL  Tammy, I like your style - fast and quick.

Hi Richard, I agree with you - there is nothing illegal about it, and the letter is very misleading which is probably why many people would pay outrageous fees for such a service.

Terry, that's true here too.  Most homeowners should already have the original recorded deed mailed back.

Thanks Sheldon, I hope so!

Hi Ruth, it does make you shake your head doesn't it?  People sell all kinds of things we don't really need, but some don't know there is a much less expensive alternative!

Hi Chris, I've heard that many counties have copies online for free!  We have to pay at our county but the fee is $1.25!

Hi Cynthia, I agree with you - don't mess with Tammy :-)

Hi Fred, there's always another somebody out there wanting to take our money, isn't there?

Hi Rich, I hadn't heard of it for quite some time and was surprised to hear it's still around!

Thanks Roland it's a bit much to pay for something so simple

Hi Victor, that's a great idea, I would love to see your list-  that would be a great handout for buyers

Hi Claudette, you make a good point !  I'll check into those mail order degrees. HAHA!

Hi Jennifer, Certainly the people who sent you the letter did not know who they were sending it too. :-)

Hi Rodney, you're so right , there is no need to overpay.

Hi Russell, It's just unbelievable.  Of course people can charge whatever they want for these services but lay people should know that these things can be accomplished for a very small fee or in some case for free!

Hi Michael, LOL  Entrepreneurial spirit !  I would do it for half that price - I'm kidding.

Hi Richard, Thanks for your thoughts- you are exactly right. 

Hi Jeanne and Ralph,  P.T. Barnum should not have let the cat out of the bag.  Maybe we wouldn't have as many people out there trying to take advantage!  :-)

Anna, I think that's a good idea and not wait for them to get a letter!

Lewis, I'm not surprised that you did not take advantage of such an offer :-)

Thanks Jane,  It is sad..just one more thing to be aware .

Hi Dena, Very imaginative, yes - and if some bite it could be very lucrative also!

Hi Mike,  It sounds like Nebraska handles the recording much like Colorado.  Thanks! 

Hi Debi, Thank you!  I'm glad they are over too and what a nice to surprise to see "my" Debou back! :-) You know, no one calls me FH except you and Gail! LOL

Hi Will, I'm glad they asked around too!  Ask a few questions - save many dollars!

Debi, it is nice to have you back, I have missed you :-)

Thanks Bruce, I think my Once Upon a Title series has ended - but I might hear about some juicy new claims and write about them - you just never know!  I heard about an interesting snafu the other day, but it might be too local to report it here.   Hard to believe I have been away from the business for almost 3 years!