Blog & Resources

To all of our realtors, clients, and partners, thank you for your trust and business. We will continue to do our part to focus on building a better business every day.

After weeks, if not months, of attending open houses, getting approval for a mortgage, negotiating the price, and going back and forth to get your offer accepted, the hard work is finally done. You are ready for closing day. The entire process of closing on a home undoubtedly requires patience, but it’s all worth it in the end when you don’t just hear the keys jingling – but they’re in your hand.

A title company JV partner can help you grow your brokerage exponentially by getting a real estate deal done more quickly and profitably. Who will win? You and your clients. Now that sounds like a win-win.

Buying a home is undoubtedly one of the most exciting events in our lifetimes. Before you get to closing, though, you’ll encounter many necessary steps between offer and closing. Some of these steps include obtaining an inspection, getting the home appraised, and conducting a title search. Today we’ll take a closer look at the property title search, including what it is, how long it takes, and how it protects your home purchase.

From ordering food to shopping for homes and cars, consumers have moved dramatically toward online channels. In turn, companies and industries have responded, and real estate is no exception. It’s an exciting time for the real estate and title industries. Modern technology has made the closing phase transparent, highly efficient, and remarkably less stressful than ever before.Whether due to advancements in technology or a desire to better serve your clients, perhaps you’re wondering if you can own a title company as a real estate agent. In short, the answer is yes. There are two ways of going about this: creating your own title company from the ground up or forming a joint venture with an established title company.

Ten or 20 years ago, the residential real estate industry looked a whole lot different than it does today. To stay competitive in this new business and economic environment, new strategies and practices must be adopted in the real estate industry. Technology continues to transform the way real estate agents conduct business and connect with clients, as well as how clients buy and sell homes. The rise of virtual in real estate is here to stay, and we’ll share some of the latest changes.

Expetitle has introduced a better way to close, thanks to its completely digital closing experience. Clients and brokers can view the latest status in a simplified and organized process with up-to-the-minute updates they can ‘see’ on their phones. It keeps communication clear, offers transparency, and ultimately helps the transaction close faster.

Title insurance protects homebuyers and lenders against defects or problems with a title when there is a transfer of property ownership. If a title dispute arises during or after the sale of a home, the title insurance company may be responsible for paying specified legal damages, depending on the policy. Most title insurance policies cover the common claims filed against a title, such as back taxes, conflicting wills, and outstanding liens.

RESPA exists to protect home sellers and home buyers during real estate transactions. It can be a chaotic time but by better understanding the rules and your rights, you’ll be protected, too.