the title to the property and then process all documents needed to close the deal. And all of that work is a direct reaction to how the government has set up the mechanism for tracking real estate ownership (and liens, encumbrances, and other title matters) and reporting sales. This work is well beyond what most people could do for themselves. I mean, I'm a RE attorney and I know how to examine title and handle a closing, but a title company can do it much cheaper and more efficiently than I can.