售房英语对话-Deed Transfer(2)

A: I know nothing about transferring the deed of my home.
B: The escrow company will be doing all of the work in transferring your deed.
A: What is the first step in transferring the deed?
B: A deed transfer always includes a title search to make sure that there are no outstanding liens² against the property.
A: What if they discover a lien¹ against my property?
B: A title transfer cannot occur until you clear all liens.
A: Will my escrow take long?
B: To move your escrow along, it is important to supply all documents that are requested in a timely fashion.
A: What is the length of the average escrow?
B: The average escrow will last anywhere from thirty to ninety days.
 

1 lien   

n.扣押权，留置权

参考例句：

• A lien is a type of security over property.留置是一种财产担保。
• The court granted me a lien on my debtor's property.法庭授予我对我债务人财产的留置权。

2 liens   

n.留置权，扣押权( lien的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• Car les liens économiques n'ont jamais été aussi forts. 因为经济纽带从来没有如此强大。 来自互联网
• Chapter XI Procedures for Publicizing Notice for Assertion of Maritime Liens. 第十一章船舶优先权催告程序。 来自互联网