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What Does a Title Underwriter Do During a Real Estate Transaction?
When buying or selling property, one of the most important, yet often misunderstood, players in the process is the title underwriter. While real estate brokers, lenders, and escrow officers are commonly known to those involved in the transaction, title underwriters...

Use our Video Library to Help Educate Your Clients!
Brush up on real estate basics and/or add to your client service resources using Land Title Company ‘s Video Library. Located on our website under the “Resources” tab, click below for instant access: [button link="https://landtitleco.net/video-library/" type="big"...

Open House: Help Us Celebrate Cathy Warrington and Pam Brown!
We are celebrating the career accomplishments of Cathy and Pam at this open house - you'll also have the chance to meet the Jen Hartford closing team. Please join us!
Want to know how everyone else is using Artificial Intelligence in their marketing?
Take this course on Artificial Intelligence in Real Estate Marketing and see "how everyone else is doing doing it"! You'll learn AND get clock hours too! During this course we'll walk you through how to use ChatGPT, Canva, QR Codes, landing pages and even experiment...

Do You Know When …
If you think you need a Quit Claim Deed (QCD) for a real estate transaction you will need to weigh the pros and cons to decide whether you should explore other options. A Quit Claim Deed (QCD) is a legal document used to transfer ownership of real property from one...

What Every Real Estate Broker Should and Be Able to Explain About Escrow
One word that often creates confusion for real estate clients—and sometimes even brokers—is "escrow". You may have seen an earlier blogpost about the different definitions of escrow: As a broker, being able to clearly explain what escrow is and why it is necessary...

Buying Property in Nördlingen, Germany
Nördlingen, Germany, is unlike any other town in the world—nestled inside a massive 15-million-year-old meteorite crater. This rare geological feature gives the town a unique charm, but what does it mean for real estate? Getty Images/Stock Surprisingly, not much...

Who Can Close a Real Estate Transaction in Washington State? A Guide
As a real estate broker in Washington State you’re likely familiar with the many moving parts of a transaction. But do you know who can legally handle your closings—and the key differences between them? Whether you're representing buyers or sellers, understand the...

The Roles of Settlement Agent, Escrow Officer, and LPO
In the real estate industry the titles Settlement Agent, Escrow Officer, and Officer (LPO) are sometimes used interchangeably, but they have distinct responsibilities that impact how a transaction is handled. Settlement Agent: The Big Picture Coordinator A Settlement...

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