Welcome to AFX Research | Your Trusted Partner in Property Title Research

AFX Research is a tech-forward company and a critical leader in the automation of property title research products. For more than 30 years, we’ve been providing real estate title research nationwide to:

Government Agencies
Environmental Professionals
Insurance Companies
Banks & Lending Institutions
Investors & Attorneys

In the process we’ve aggregated the most robust, reliable network of on-the-ground title researchers in the US.

What sets us apart in the property title research industry

AFX is the industry leader in title research automation. Since 1995, we’ve served government agencies, environmental professionals, insurance companies, lenders, and investors nationwide. Our 30 years of excellence have earned us features in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and top real estate publications.

Industry-Leading
Turnaround Times

Leveraging our nationwide network of certified title abstractors along with advanced data analytics, AFX delivers accurate title reports with unmatched speed and precision. Our fixed-rate pricing and industry-best turnaround times set us apart in the US market.

Advanced API
Integration & Support

AFX Research is a pioneer in innovative title research technology. Our proprietary software leverages advanced algorithms to analyze thousands of data points, delivering unparalleled speed and accuracy in title report generation. Our API integrations seamlessly connect with your existing systems, automating title research processes and driving efficiency. Title report automation streamlines operations, leading to faster turnaround times, reduced costs, and scalable growth.

Versatile Report Formats
& File Types

Enjoy comprehensive support, including detailed documentation and expert assistance, with every AFX title report. Trusted by the SEC, IRS, and DOJ, our research ensures accuracy and reliability. Benefit from nationwide flat-rate pricing, bulk discounts, expedited services, and flexible customization options. Receive your title reports in the format that best suits your needs, including PDF, DOCX, XLSX, and JSON.

The Property Records Engine That Thinks Like You Do

AFX delivers industry-leading accuracy, speed, and clarity with AI that scans deeds, detects liens, and adapts to your process—not the other way around.

Nationwide Coverage
Same-Day Updates
Human Verification
Seamless Integration

The Property Records Engine That Thinks Like You Do

AFX delivers industry-leading accuracy, speed, and clarity with AI that scans deeds, detects liens, and adapts to your process—not the other way around.

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AFX Research

Over the past 10 years, AFX has emerged as a prominent provider of national title research. Through the use of automation, we have significantly reduced the amount of redundant effort so that our researchers can focus on what they do best, and do so with industry leading turnaround times.

Top US Nationwide Lenders
Insurers Enterprise SAAS-Driven
Loan Management Solutions
U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Postal Service
U.S. Department of Justice
the Small Business Administration

Our title abstracts are guaranteed to be accurate and have been admitted as evidence in multiple jurisdictions at the state, county, and federal level.

About AFX

AFX has been in business for over 30 years; providing real estate due diligence on a national scale.

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Products

We provide any type of land records reporting needed, including: Current Owner searches, Chain of Title and Environmental Lien reports.

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Industries

Industry services include Attorneys, Cell Towers, Environmental Agencies, Government Agencies and more...

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How We Work

We use a careful combination of automated technology and old-world research skills to promote efficiency and accuracy.

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Support

In addition to a full set of copies for all open and pertinent documents, our customer support is available to answer questions and resolve any issues.

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Contact Us

Contact one of our Client Relationship Managers to discuss your specific project needs.

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AFX’s Proprietary Software & Nationwide Coverage

AFX's title research process involves reviewing actual documents recorded at local government recording repositories. This process requires the review of documents recorded at over 3,600 recording venues nationwide.

AFX’s proprietary software and database allow allow us to provide our clients with competitive pricing and the best turnaround times in the market. AFX delivers 85% of its Chain of Title Reports within 5 business days and 90% of Environmental Lien Reports within 3 business days, and 75% of Current Owner Search Reports in less than one day.

How do we do it?

AFX preforms more efficiently and with greater precision because automated technology is combined with the expertise of traditional researchers. Our proprietary software interfaces seamlessly with a secure database thereby automating the processing of orders to hasten the process and improve accuracy. Additional search criteria are swiftly uncovered upon placing of order, routing the project to the appropriate field researcher.

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How It Works

Decrease Time & Receive Your Title Today

Gather Preliminary Information

Conducting same-day title research involves several key steps to ensure thorough and accurate results. Here’s a streamlined process you can follow:

Conducting same-day title research involves several key steps to ensure thorough and accurate results. Here’s a streamlined process you can follow:

Conducting same-day title research involves several key steps to ensure thorough and accurate results.

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Title search is a vital step in the process of researching any property. It provides information on the ownership and history of a property.

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Trusted & Thriving

Our numbers speak for themselves

$ .3T

Combined assessed property value researched

K+

Total number of clients we have served to date

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Average number of clients served each week

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Years AFX has been a staple in title research

"Great service, quick and responsive, accurate information. I was able to speak with a representative immediately after contacting. Answered all my questions. I had initially sought another title research company before AFX but canceled the order due to failed expectations and lack of concern for what I needed. Glad I did. AFX has been absolutely amazing customer service. It’s refreshing to get reliable and competent people who understand what you need. The comprehensive abstract report is exactly what I need. Now I have a piece of mind and can sleep a little better knowing I have the right information I need. Thank you. "

Jimmy C.

Attorney

"I have a strong relationship with AFX, and it has been consistently positive. AFX has completed all assigned work with both efficiency and accuracy, demonstrating their reliability in every project. Their customer service team is responsive, professional, and a pleasure to work with, always addressing any concerns promptly. The quality of their work and dedication to customer satisfaction make them a standout choice. I highly recommend AFX to anyone in need of dependable and precise services."

Dang V.

IRS Agent

what our clients say

"AFX has been something that I dreamt should exist but it didn’t seem possible. When I found out about AFX, I couldn’t believe it was real until I saw it work.

We used to have to sit on draw requests with the inspection report in hand while waiting for updated title reports to come back—sometimes up to 5 days. Borrowers were less than thrilled that we had a draw report in hand and still couldn’t release the funds.

AFX has completely solved that issue as we get title reports in a matter of hours. It has been a complete game changer, and now our borrowers are able to receive their draws once we sign off on the inspection report without waiting any longer."

Kirk Ayzenberg

President & CEO, Nexys

"I have a strong relationship with AFX, and it has been consistently positive. AFX has completed all assigned work with both efficiency and accuracy, demonstrating their reliability in every project. Their customer service team is responsive, professional, and a pleasure to work with, always addressing any concerns promptly. The quality of their work and dedication to customer satisfaction make them a standout choice. I highly recommend AFX to anyone in need of dependable and precise services."

Dang V.

IRS Agent

"Great service, quick and responsive, accurate information. I was able to speak with a representative immediately after contacting. Answered all my questions. I had initially sought another title research company before AFX but canceled the order due to failed expectations and lack of concern for what I needed. Glad I did. AFX has been absolutely amazing customer service. It’s refreshing to get reliable and competent people who understand what you need. The comprehensive abstract report is exactly what I need. Now I have a piece of mind and can sleep a little better knowing I have the right information I need. Thank you."

Jimmy C.

Attorney

Welcome to AFX Research | Your Trusted Partner in Property Title Research

What sets us apart in the property title research industry

Industry-Leading Turnaround Times

Advanced API Integration & Support

Versatile Report Formats & File Types

The Property Records Engine That Thinks Like You Do

The Property Records Engine That Thinks Like You Do

2025 Watch:

AFX Research

About AFX

Products

Industries

How We Work

Support

Contact Us

Start a Title Search Today

AFX’s Proprietary Software & Nationwide Coverage

How do we do it?

How It Works

Decrease Time & Receive Your Title Today

Gather Preliminary Information

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decrease time & receive your title today

Source Smarter. Title Faster. Spend Less.

Trusted & Thriving

Our numbers speak for themselves

$ .3T

Combined assessed property value researched

K+

Total number of clients we have served to date

+

Average number of clients served each week

+

Years AFX has been a staple in title research

Jimmy C.

Dang V.

what our clients say

Industry-Leading
Turnaround Times

Advanced API
Integration & Support

Versatile Report Formats
& File Types