You also should stipulate that you will conduct a walk-through inspection of the house on the day of settlement or several days before to determine if all conditions in the contract have been satisfied. Don't rely on the seller's verbal agreement that specific fixtures, appliances, and personal property are included in the sale. To avoid any misunderstandings or surprises, list in the contract everything that the owner is supposed to leave behind. Closing and occupancy date. The contract should state that the purchase is subject to your receiving clear title to the property.
Clear title means that there are no legal questions as to who owns the property.
The title search and title insurance will be discussed in Chapter Four.