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As real estate laws and regulations vary from state to state —and even between counties—, so does the closing process. In some states, known as "attorney states", a licensed attorney is required to handle and control the closing process, while in other states, operations can be conducted through negotiations between the party's real estate a...

Property lien searches are an essential step in a successful closing. They help safeguard your investment and ensure there are no debts weighing on a property early on.

Choosing a title and escrow company is no small matter. The company is meant to oversee many key steps in your real estate transaction, so you need to make an informed decision.

Buying or selling a home is in itself an expensive process. According to PropertyClub, "seller closing costs in Florida are usually between 5% - 10% of the home's price, while buyers can expect closing costs between 1% - 3%." Given that we are talking about a substantial sum of money, it's only fair to know who pays what. That's why through t...

From the first title search to the day of the closing, there is a special set of details to tend to. That includes the costs related to the services a title and escrow company delivers and all people or official payments during a title closing process.

Yes! To close a real estate transaction, a title search must ensure the property is free and clear of defects, and the seller has full capacity to sell. Any issues found must be satisfied and removed.

Title insurance protects you and your lender from the property's history by covering costs from issues such as liens, clams, or encumbrances.

It only takes a quick google search to discover hundreds of companies and agents in Florida alone willing to handle your property's escrow account. But would you entrust your money or assets to anyone? After all, your escrow company will be responsible for holding and managing funds and valuable documents.

As your title company, we will perform a series of tasks in order to ensure the property you intended to buy is free and clear to own, and to protect you and your lender —when applicable— from claims or liens by previous owners or other parties.

Buying a home is a big investment. Therefore it's only normal to want to understand every aspect of the process and know what to expect from every individual or company you've hired to help close the transaction. We will explain precisely what the real estate agent and title company do and how they work together.