Is the title of a trustee/foreclosure sale real property clean?

It means you are taking a risk that there are encumbrances, liens, easements, etc. still on the property, or other problems with the chain of title. The only way to know for sure is to pay for a title report.

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I agree with Mr. Fink. You also need to purchase title insurance at the closing so that the title you think you are getting is insured.

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