A title commitment, often called “title insurance commitment,” is a document that outlines what is covered under a potential title insurance policy. This includes the ownership of the property, any defects, liens, or encumbrances on the property, and any conditions that must be met before the title company will issue the title insurance. The title commitment may show you any encumbrances such as judgments or liens that need to be cleared from title in order to close.  Having a real estate attorney review the title commitment is important because an attorney can help identify title issues and help you resolve them to ensure your closing goes smoothly.