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" LEileen M. Day realtor
DEED — VERB OR NOUN?
Tide to real estate, today, is transferred by a written legal document — a deed. This wasn’t always so. The word “deed” in common usage, means the doing of an act. At one time the “deed” which transferred land was just that.
American real estate* law traces its roots to England, and there, several hundred years ago, title to land was transferred from seller to buyer after the two had walked the “metes and bounds” —or the property lines — of the real estate. Then, in the presence of witnesses, the seller threw a clod of dirt, striking the new owner! This symbolized the transfer. Later, the “deed” which closed the transfer came to be a bit less violent, such as handing a twig from the property to the new owner. Of course, the witnesses were necessary to insure there was proof of the transfer.
Transfer of real estate is far more sophisticated and complex now than it was in medieval England. No “deed’ during that ancient time was ever held in escrow! Also, you can’t get hit by a clod of dirt in today’s market.
If there is anything we can do to help you in the field of real estate, please phone or drop in at EILEEN M. DAY, Realtor, The Clopton House, Washington, VA 22747. Phone: 675-3400. We’re here to help.
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