09-04-2008, 05:36 AM
While I am not a real estate agent, I have been through ten escrows in Hawai'i. None involved Land Court. As I understand it, there are two systems of land recording in Hawai'i. There is recording under Land Court, and under Bureau of Conveyances.
I'm pretty sure it depends on the actual parcel which entity is involved.
Land Court also handles title disputes, but I think that's separate from the recording issue.
I have never used an attorney when buying land here, but I've always worked with a real estate agent, who worked with escrow and title.
Interesting factoid I read recently is that if a property is recorded under Land Court it is not subject to adverse possession claims.
Pam, have you been informed that the land you wish to purchase is recorded under Land Court?
And is there a reason you're doing this without an agent?
I'm pretty sure it depends on the actual parcel which entity is involved.
Land Court also handles title disputes, but I think that's separate from the recording issue.
I have never used an attorney when buying land here, but I've always worked with a real estate agent, who worked with escrow and title.
Interesting factoid I read recently is that if a property is recorded under Land Court it is not subject to adverse possession claims.
Pam, have you been informed that the land you wish to purchase is recorded under Land Court?
And is there a reason you're doing this without an agent?