How do I verify a property before buying?

Every property page gives you tools to check what you are buying. Use them. Here is what each one tells you, and what it doesn't.

Each property has a Provenance Score based on automated checks: whether the title history verified cleanly, whether the property's fees are in good standing, whether property taxes are current, and whether the people who have held the token passed identity verification. A higher score means the checks came back clean. Treat it as a risk signal, not a legal determination.

Open the Documents menu in the property's Legals section. There you can read the trust's Operating Agreement and the Proof of Title, which shows the ownership history that was verified when the property joined Fabrica. Click View full description to see the property's Legal Description, the formal text that defines exactly which land is included.

If more than one Fabrica property makes a genuine claim on the same parcel (the same county parcel number and holding trust), you will see a clear warning: "Important: Duplicate claim — verify before buying". The warning tells you how many other claims exist, because a single deed can belong to only one owner, and buying the wrong one could leave you without the deed.

You will see this flag in more than one place: on the property page, as a "Duplicate claim" ribbon on the property's card in the marketplace, as a marker on the map, and again inside the Buy Now window before you pay. Wherever it appears, take it seriously and confirm the deed and ownership before going further.

A verified property is not flagged just because look-alike copies exist elsewhere. The warning is reserved for real competing claims, so when you do see it, it is worth your attention.

For most purchases, no. Title research happens before a property can be added to Fabrica in the first place: the ownership documents are reviewed, and the deed is verified when it is recorded at the county. After that, the Provenance Score summarizes the ongoing checks. There is no traditional closing with a title company when you buy on Fabrica.

Title insurance is not included by default. The trust structure itself has been cleared for title insurance by First American, one of the largest title insurers in the country, but that is not the same as a policy on a specific parcel. If you want title insurance for a specific purchase, message us in the chat and we will help you look into it.

Fabrica is not a real-estate broker and does not advise on whether a price is fair. The estimated value shown on the page is a starting point, not an appraisal. Check the county records, look at the land, and get professional advice where it matters to you.

If you have questions about a specific property, message us through the chat bubble in the corner.

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