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. […]
True Title Company’s Rapid Growth in Jefferson County Continues
John Duckworth, president of Clayton-based True Title Company, announced today the addition of a third closing office in the county, opening their newest office in House Springs at 7206 Executive Parkway. This follows the recent addition of Eva Faulkner, a veteran closing officer, to their Festus office. “We have experienced remarkable growth along the I-55 […]
Real Estate Agents: Set Your Clients Up for an Insurance Success Story!
As an independent insurance agent since 2010, I’ve had the opportunity to work with some fantastic realtors. They know how to serve their clients through hard work, excellent communication, and intimate knowledge of the home-buying process. When these realtors send clients my way, they come informed, and I love it! Things go more smoothly for […]
Don’t Fail Your Buyer! Ask These Questions Now
“But one of the reasons we bought the home was….” Imagine getting a call from a client that bought their dream home thanks to your efforts as buyer’s agent. You remember how excited they were to move in, how happy they were with your service, and how smoothly everything seemed to go through the closing […]
