Flooding and Real Estate St. Louis and nearby counties were hit by three rounds of flooding in July and August 2022, including a record-setting 9.07 inches of rainfall, breaking the previous record that had stood since 1915. Flash flooding submerged roads, swept away vehicles, and destroyed or damaged enough businesses and homes to meet the […]
Welcome to Payer Express
Welcome to Payer Express – the secure and efficient way to transfer funds directly from your banking institution to the accounts at True Title Company, LLC. Click the below image to download the instructions as a .pdf.
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 […]
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 […]
The Residential Real Estate Guide to HVAC Inspections
St. Louis realtors—here’s what to look out for in a home’s heating and cooling system. Is this a “kick back and relax” house? The heating and cooling business has been a huge part of my life since I was a kid. It’s afforded me the chance to meet a lot of great realtors. I’ve known […]
How to Protect Your Next Real Estate Transaction from Wire Fraud
The Threat Closing day can be exhilarating. It often represents a dream come true — a growing business, a step toward financial independence, or the culmination of years of work. Being part of a closing is one of the joys of working for a title company. Though being at the closing table with everyone is […]
True Title and CertifID are fighting wire fraud on your behalf
When you close with True Title, you can be certain we will always handle your data securely. Historically, not every party in a real estate transaction takes cybersecurity as seriously as we do. Wire fraud runs rampant in the real estate industry, likely surpassing $1.5 billion this year. Here’s how it works. A fraudster will […]
BREAKING NEWS: Starship’s City Built on Rock and Roll Is Headed for Foreclosure. But, is the Title Clear?
The song “We Built This City”, by Starship, was a massive piece of Rock radio “real estate” when it hit the charts in 1985. Here at True Title, we were curious enough to ask the question …. What if Starship Sold Its City Built on Rock and Roll? Several musical properties are hot right now. […]
The Residential Real Estate Guide to Contracts and Contingencies
Few things can make a realtor more nervous than the words, “I want out of my contract.” When you’ve worked to find the right property for your client, gotten everyone on the same page, and drawn up what you believed was the optimal deal, you and your buyer both stand to lose time, revenue, earnest […]