Consumer Guide Update: Understanding & Protecting Yourself from Title Fraud
As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on title fraud. This guide covers common tactics criminals use to steal property titles and how current and prospective homeowners can protect themselves.
As a reminder, all guides in this series are available for download—in both English and Spanish—on facts.realtor. Please allow a few days for the Spanish version of the latest resource to be translated and uploaded. For ease of reference, below is a list of the most recent guides:
- NEW: Understanding & Protecting Yourself from Title Fraud
- Buying Land and Building a New Home
- Deeds and Titles
- Alternative Listing Options
- Navigating Multiple Offers
Thank you for continuing to engage with the “Consumer Guide” series and for sharing the resources with prospective clients to ensure they have the information they need to find success in their homebuying or selling journey. Remember that these guides are for informational purposes only and are not meant to enact or change any existing NAR policy.
Be on the lookout for next week’s guide on Wednesday, which will cover “Overcoming the Barriers to Homeownership” in honor of Fair Housing Month.
