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Don’t Risk Waiving A Property Survey

Don’t Risk Waiving A Property Survey

When purchasing a home, there are countless details to consider, from negotiating the price to securing financing. Amid all this, one critical step often gets overlooked: obtaining a property survey. While it may seem like an optional expense, don’t risk waiving...
Seller Impersonation Fraud in the U.S. Real Estate Market

Seller Impersonation Fraud in the U.S. Real Estate Market

In recent years, the real estate industry in the United States has experienced an alarming increase in seller impersonation fraud. This form of fraud, where criminals pose as property sellers to deceive buyers and defraud them of significant sums of money, has become...
Is Owner’s Title Insurance A Rip-off?

Is Owner’s Title Insurance A Rip-off?

  Some people sure thing so, pointing to low instances of claims and low claims payout percentages. At face value, it may seem like title insurance is the snake oil of real estate, but the work to deliver a clear title is misunderstood and, frankly, unappreciated...
Easy Marketing Tips for Title Insurance Agents

Easy Marketing Tips for Title Insurance Agents

As we all weather the storm of a cold real estate market, finding ways to keep a sales pipeline warm can be difficult. When sales slow down, it’s natural to feel the squeeze. Nonetheless, there are specific marketing actions you can take right now to ensure...
Spear Phishing: What Our Agents Need To Know Right Now

Spear Phishing: What Our Agents Need To Know Right Now

  Just like water finds a way, cyber criminals are constantly seeking cracks to seep through to obtain personal information that helps them steal money. “Phishing” is a known term to many that involves the sending of fraudulent emails with the hopes...