Explain Title Issues to Non-Specialists with Claude

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1. Type this setup message (you can save this and reuse it):

I'm a title examiner. I need to explain a title issue to someone who is not a real estate professional. Write explanations that are: calm and reassuring in tone, under 150 words, jargon-free (explain any legal terms you use), and end with what the person should expect to happen next. The audience is: [buyer / real estate agent / loan officer — specify each time].

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1. After Claude confirms, type your request:

Audience: home buyer. Issue: We found a lis pendens on the property filed in 2024 related to a lawsuit between the sellers and a contractor. Explain what this means for the buyer, whether they should be worried, and what needs to happen before closing.

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What you should see: A calm, plain-language explanation (2-3 short paragraphs) explaining the lis pendens, reassuring the buyer about next steps, and noting what needs to happen (lawsuit resolved or dismissed before title can be issued).

The same issue often needs to be explained differently to different people:

1. Type: "Now write the same explanation, but for the real estate agent instead of the buyer. They know some real estate terms but not title law."
2. Then: "And a third version for the loan officer — shorter, focus on what affects the loan."

1. Copy the relevant version into your email response
2. Or use it as a script for a phone call — read it or use it as talking points
3. Save useful explanations as templates for common issues you encounter repeatedly