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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Coronavirus in STL: 5 Ideas for Real Estate Agents
COVID-19 is changing the way all of us conduct business. Here are some things Realtors can do during times of crisis to keep the pipeline flowing. Now is the time for real estate agents to shine! Selling homes is rarely straightforward. Though there are always those deals that require almost no effort on the Realtor’s […]
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 […]
Your Questions Answered: The Savvy Realtor’s Guide to 1031 Exchanges
At True Title, we field questions similar to this one often: “My clients are selling their personal residence and getting ready to buy a new one. They want to know if they can defer capital gains taxes by making a 1031 exchange. What do I tell them?” Here’s the (relatively) short answer to this question: […]
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 […]
Make the Right Choice! 6 Reasons Your Title Insurance Company Matters
Having spent my career in real estate law, I’ve seen many different title insurance companies operate in the St. Louis area—some successfully, some less so. To an outsider, title insurance may feel like a straightforward commodity industry, making the differences between companies seem unimportant. But there are several areas in which your title insurance company […]
Your 10-point Real Estate Closing Checklist
…for a Smoother and More Efficient Closing Day Closing day is one of the biggest—and most stressful—days in any client’s life. Though we all want the best real estate closing possible, realtors have a lot on their plates! Sometimes little details slip through the cracks, and they find themselves scrambling at the last minute. […]
