When people want to sell their real property, a title search may determine that a recorded lien exists against the property. A lien can be recorded for any number of reasons including for unpaid property taxes, for unpaid water bills, and for an unsatisfied mortgage. Before transferring the property to the buyer, the lien must be satisfied or a court order removing the lien must be obtained. Oftentimes, a lien is satisfied out of the seller's closing proceeds.
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