Easement
Access rights given to a third party to use a portion of the property for a specific purpose (such as a power line easement to a utility company).
Escrow
A transaction in which an impartial third party holds the documents and money involved in a real estate transaction and ensures that all conditions of a sale are met.
Examination of title
A report on the title of a property from public records or an abstract of the title which details the chain of ownership of a property.