An address is convenient for correspondence, but it may not be the complete property identifier used in the transaction.
Key takeaways
- Check address, legal description, parcel number, and unit details.
- Compare the contract with title and survey records supplied for review.
- Document every mismatch and missing identifier.
Compare the fields
Extract the street address, county, parcel or tax identifier, legal description, unit number, lot and block, and included interests. Compare each field with the corresponding source record rather than assuming similar wording means the same property.
Track exceptions
Log spelling differences, omitted units, inconsistent parcel numbers, missing exhibits, and descriptions that refer to another document. Include the contract page and source record for each issue.
Professional review
Property-description discrepancies can have legal consequences. Preserve the factual comparison and ask a qualified professional to determine the appropriate correction or interpretation.