August is here, and for many real estate investors in St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County and beyond, this means it is time to begin preparing for the annual property tax sale. A tax sale – when the county auctions off real estate parcels with unpaid property taxes (generally three or more years […]
Current Policies for In-Person and Virtual Closings
Update to policies for closings: updated July 29, 2021: As you likely have noticed – many different and confusing messages are circulating regarding masks and the Coronavirus. At True Title, we have established a policy across our 11 locations, which is as follows: True Title Plan All offices are open for in-person closings effective Tuesday, June […]
The Top 12 Ways to Get Your Offer Noticed in a Seller’s Market
In a hot market with low availability and multiple buyers bidding on the same property it’s imperative that your offer stands out from the rest – or your buyers might miss out on their dream property. Here are 12 ways (plus a bonus unlucky #13 to avoid) to ensure your client’s offer catches the eye […]
What Successful Real Estate Agents Need to Know About Earnest Money in Missouri
“Earnest money” functions as the up-front “deposit” made by a buyer in conjunction with the signing of a real estate purchase agreement. It serves as buyer’s good faith gesture to give the seller more confidence that the buyer is serious about purchasing the property in question. The amount of earnest money is negotiable between the […]
Next Steps – Offices Open to Clients
We are excited to announce the next steps for our 11 offices through the region: updated May 18, 2021: This past Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control took all of us by surprise with its announcement that fully vaccinated could shed their masks. This put the return to near-normalcy on the fast track, and companies […]
True Title’s Secret to Success
How an intentional corporate culture makes for more engaged employees, accelerated growth, and happier clients True Title’s John Duckworth (president) and John Banjak (general counsel) have spent many years in the title business. While working together at another company, they began discussing the problems in their industry. They saw stressed-out employees, executives who had walled […]
3 Types of Property Surveys
Land surveys are a vital part of real estate due diligence. Lenders and financial institutions do not always require that a survey be prepared in connection with a closing[i], so it is an important consideration for any buyer of real estate. Land surveys can identify common issues such as: Homes built over lot lines or […]
Top 10 Secrets to Success as a Residential Real Estate Agent in the Spring Market 2021
Real estate is a rewarding but challenging career with many moving parts to navigate. This is especially true in the current market, where demand is soaring and lenders are being extra cautious. Here’s how carve out success as a real estate agent in the Spring 2021 Market. Know Your Market. Knowing your market inside and […]
Successes With the Gateway Neighborhood Fund
In August, closers at True Title closed 954 sides of real estate transactions, resulting in a donation of $4,770 to promote homeownership in distressed areas of our city. In the City of St. Louis residential lending north of Delmar makes up only 4% of residential loans made across the city. Decades of discriminatory housing policies and practices […]
The True Title Guide to Remote Online Notarization (RON)
Because of COVID-19 restrictions, the trend to move notarization online has finally made it to Missouri. But its applications go far beyond the present moment. RON Isn’t Just for the Pandemic — It’s the Way Forward In-person, wet-ink notarization has long been a valuable part of any secure transaction. The best notary publics bring calm […]
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