The street address is not always the controlling property identifier. A contract review should compare the legal description with the title and recording records before a discrepancy becomes a closing problem.
Key takeaways
- Compare parcel numbers, metes and bounds, lot references, and exhibit pages.
- Record exactly where the contract and source record differ.
- Do not correct a description informally or silently.
A practical comparison
Obtain the executed contract, every property exhibit, the latest title commitment, and the recorded deed or plat. Check parcel identifiers, lot and block references, easements, units, and excluded strips. Confirm that referenced exhibits are present and legible.
Resolving a discrepancy
Describe the mismatch in a review note and identify the source record needed for confirmation. If a correction is appropriate, track a signed amendment and confirm that escrow, title, and closing documents use the same description.
Sources and limitations
Property descriptions and correction procedures vary by jurisdiction and title practice. This is a document-review guide, not a title opinion.