Title Talks

In this special episode of Title Talks, we pick the brain of Title Industry veteran Brent Scheer. He's a self-described recovering auditor and accountant who is always looking at the economy and numbers so less nerdy folks like you and me don't have to! He's the COO at Advocus National Title (new name!), and this episode is packed full of insight on when we'll see a break in rates, how to get through the tough times, and his take on AI. For the show notes from this episode, you can head to https://www.proplogix.com/resource/podcasts/ To download the 2023 State of the Title Industry Report, you can go to https://stateoftitle.com/ For more information on time-saving services that will help your title company be its most efficient, head to https://www.proplogix.com/services/

There's a growing fraud trend in the real estate and settlement world that hits on the vulnerabilities of multiple parties and scammers are literally selling properties out from under their rightful owners. Our guest is Tyler Adams, CertifID CEO and fraud expert, and he's here to teach us how to spot Seller Impersonation Fraud and how to stop it before it's too late. Check out resources in the show notes on our site: https://www.proplogix.com/podcasts/ep-51/

If you're struggling in this market, you're definitely not alone. However, if you're among the 50% of title companies with no sales or marketing support, you probably feel it even more. This episode's guest, Mitch Sullivan, SnapClose CMO and marketing consultant, shares tangible steps to improve your marketing with great ROI.

HousingWire's title industry reporter, Brooklee Han, joins us in this episode to share the title and real estate industry news headlines you need to follow because they could have big impacts on your business. For more details and links, check out our show notes: https://www.proplogix.com/podcasts/ep-49/

After we hosted a record-setting webinar about the Basics of Land Surveys with survey expert, Akkad Bakhsh, we had a lot of questions from title professionals that we didn't have time to answer live. We invited Akkad back for this episode to answer more of your burning land survey questions. Access the show notes for this episode here: https://www.proplogix.com/podcasts/ep-48/

In a world where you can watch the delivery driver turning on to your street with your Pad Thai order, pay for your coffee without ever pulling your wallet out, or get almost anything you could need delivered within two hours - it’s no surprise that our expectations are sky high for fast services and convenience. The title and settlement industry, by contrast, still suffers from slow processes, poor communication, and a lack of transparency. The gap between how consumers are used to getting what they need when they need it, and the often opaque transaction process is huge. CloseSimple co-founders Paul Stine and Bill Svoboda join me to talk about how you can begin closing that gap by evaluating and improving your customer experience with more transparency and better communication. Check out the show notes: https://www.proplogix.com/podcasts/ep-47

You've probably heard a lot about unregulated alternatives to title insurance, but are you familiar with the Fannie Mae pilot program that would allow a waiver for title insurance in special circumstances? In this episode, we share our webinar with special guest Chris Morton, the SVP of Public Affairs and Chief Advocacy Officer at the American Land Title Association. We talk about what the program is and the potential impacts it would have on buyers, lenders, and the title industry. To learn more, visit the show notes for this episode at https://www.proplogix.com/resource/podcasts/

Finding yourself in a soft market just means you have the time and opportunity to implement changes that will help you gain market share before things take off again. Our guest, Dr. Cindy McGovern, is known as the First Lady of Sales, and she's joining us to give all the advice for growing your business! Find the episode show notes here: https://www.proplogix.com/resource/podcasts/

Right-to-list agreements are popping up across the country, and vulnerable homeowners are being targeted with 40-year covenants that lead to big financial burdens down the line. Listen as Nancy Gusman; a Maryland-based real estate attorney, talks about what title agents can do to recognize these agreements and protect their clients. Check out our show notes for more details and helpful links: https://www.proplogix.com/resource/podcasts/

With significant trends like the Great Resignation and Quiet Quitting hitting the workforce, it's more important than ever to be sure your employees are engaged and happy. You worked hard to build a great team, and you want to make sure that they want to stick around. This episode's guest, Wayne Stanley, started his company with this as the primary focus. Don't worry if you didn't, because he is sharing ways that you can retain your rockstars and create an environment where they feel appreciated and motivated to do their best work.