Services & Fees

Title & Escrow Solutions Tailored To Meet Your Needs

Title Search & Examination

$250

*Update Final/Expired Title $50

Lender Escrow Closing

$250

*Remote/mail away closings +$75

Cash Closing

$175*

*Remote/mail away closings +$50

Escrow Closing Only

$350

*Title search not included

Foreclosure Closing

$150

*In addition to applicable closing fee

Short Sale Closing

$150

*In addition to applicable closing fee

Deed Preparation

$100

 

Document Preparation

$50/ea

*Stand-alone documents

Witness / Notary Closing

$175

*Title search not included

Notary Services

$10/ea

*Up to 10 documents

NOTE: ALL CLOSINGS requiring travel in excess of 25 miles will be subject to a $25 travel fee. Title Insurance rates vary depending upon purchase price and/or loan amount. Commercial products are not available at this time.

Frequently
Asked
Questions

What is a Title Company

A Title Company is a licensed business that provides a number of essential services to the real estate industry, including title searches and title insurance. A title search is a detailed review of the history of a property in order to ensure that there are no liens, easements, claims or other issues that may affect the property’s marketability. If possible, the Title Company will help resolve any problems with the title.

Why do I need a Title Company?

Whether you are looking to invest, sell, or buy, having a competent and informed title company to handle all aspects of the transaction from start to finish is an absolute must. Not only do most lenders require the services provided by a title company, but real estate transactions are some of the most complex transactions, with a multitude of laws and regulations governing the process, whether there is a lender involved or not. Since homeownership is potentially one of the largest and most important financial decisions you will make, and most certainly a life altering one, the added protection for your investment and future provided by seeking professional services can only bring additional peace of mind and an assurance that the deal was done right and done well.

What is title insurance?
Put plainly, title insurance is a way to protect yourself from loss, whether financial or otherwise, in the event there are any issues affecting the validity of your ownership in the property or marketability of the title.

Among other items placed of record, when a property is financed or it’s ownership is changed, a record of that transaction should be filed in the local county’s public records. When you have a title search completed, these records are thoroughly researched and examined. However, even professionals may not be able to find all of the issues affecting a single property. Some things are difficult to find and others, like missing heirs in the chain of title, are practically impossible to anticipate. Title insurance helps make sure your investment is secure in the event of any discrepancies, errors, and more.

When financing, most often the lender will require a lender’s title insurance policy to be purchased by the consumer at closing. One common misconception is that, because the lender is insured, the homeowner is covered as well and should not be concerned. On the contrary. The lender’s policy protects the lender’s interest only and only persists until the loan is paid in full or refinanced.

Owner’s title insurance is paid for only once but will cover you as long as you own your home (or property) and protect you from a variety of potential defects. Since homeownership is potentially one of the largest and most important financial decisions you will make, and most certainly a life altering one, the added protection for your investment and future can only bring additional peace of mind.

What is Escrow?
The basic meaning of escrow is having an independent non-interested third-party hold money throughout the course of a transaction for disbursement to the appropriate parties once the terms of the contract have been met.

For a very general example, a lender may acquire our services for an escrow closing (which most will require) through which they will provide all of the loan proceeds to the escrow company, and the buyer will also supply their down payment. Once approved and closing is able to take place, the escrow company will then disburse the total amount of the proceeds being held in escrow to the remaining interested parties, i.e. the seller(s), real estate agent(s), and any other service providers involved in the transaction.

What is a title search, and how does it work?
Among other items placed of record, when a property is financed or it’s ownership is changed, a record of that transaction should be filed in the local county’s public records. When you have a title search completed, these records are thoroughly researched and examined to ascertain ownership, accuracy, applicable liens, lawsuits, property tax status, and any other claims to the property in question that could affect your purchase or ownership. Industry standards require these records are researched back a minimum of 30 years for residential property.
What are the closing costs associated?
Closing costs vary widely depending on multiple factors in any given transaction. Even so, the only fees we can even begin to anticipate are our own. See our Services & Fees or call us to request a quote specific to your needs today!
Is there a rush fee?
Rush requests are only entertained when the market permits and are at the discretion of the Company. However, whenever possible, a rush may be requested at no additional charge as, even when conditions are favorable, a rush cannot be guaranteed.