Speaker urges Williamson County homeowners to use register-of-deeds alerts to guard against quitclaim deed scams

Paula Dagel told Williamson County homeowners that a growing scheme places competing claims on property deeds (often through quitclaim filings), creating the potential for surprise title disputes or unauthorized loans. She recommended contacting the county register of deeds to set up an alert that notifies owners of activity on their deed.

Dagel recounted that someone in Davidson County received an alert when a new mortgage appeared on her deed after refinancing; she recommended that homeowners who hold title outright still consider deed-monitoring because unauthorized claims can lead to foreclosure or other legal complications. "I highly encourage you to contact... the register of deeds," she said, noting that counties are offering such protections statewide in Tennessee.