售房英语对话-Deed Transfer(1)

A: I really need help knowing what to do about transferring the deed of my house.
B: The work of legally transferring the deed of your house will be taken care of in escrow.
A: What is the first thing that they will do?
B: The first thing they do is a title search to make sure that there are no liens² against your property.
A: What if I have a lien¹ against my property?
B: Your home cannot be sold until you clear all liens.
A: How long will the escrow take?
B: You can control some aspects of the length of your escrow but not all. Complete all paperwork in a timely fashion.
A: So, how many days will it take?
B: An escrow can take 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