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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
