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A property research checklist
Match a listing to its parcel, write down unresolved questions and keep the evidence.
Match the record
Start with the seller's or government's original inventory. Save the parcel identifier, jurisdiction, source link and date. Check that the address and mapped location match; an approximate point still needs verification.
Write down the questions
Check access, occupancy, condition, eligibility and the interest being offered. Keep property facts and sale requirements separate from your assumptions. Leave unanswered questions open.
Keep the evidence
Record where each answer came from and when you checked it. Revisit the official source before buying, especially if the date, price or availability may have changed. Use research stages to track what remains to be done.
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