In part two of a three-part series, we continue examining common scenarios agents face when closing real estate transactions. Introduction Previously, we introduced the first of a three-part blog series on the issues agents routinely face during the closing process. The initial entry covered a wide range of issues – from summarizing agents’ fiduciary responsibilities to best practices when dealing …
The Challenges and Opportunities of Pandemic-Era Communication
In the COVID era, the only certainty is that nothing is certain. Forming and maintaining authentic connections, for instance, has taken on new meaning. As we pass the one-year mark of the pandemic, I want to reflect for a moment on how things have changed and grapple with what staying connected has meant during an unforgettable 12 months. One of …
Alliant National Announces the Promotion of Jeff Stein to Chief Underwriting Counsel and Senior Vice President
Longmont, Colo. – (March 9, 2021) – Alliant National Title Insurance Company, a unique title insurance underwriter that partners with independent agents to improve their competitive position, announces the promotion of Jeff Stein to the position of Chief Underwriting Counsel and Senior Vice President. Jeff is a highly skilled attorney who has been representing individuals and organizations in the real estate …
Common Closing Issues – Part I
Agents should prepare themselves to handle these routine scenarios. Real estate closings require a delicate balancing act. Not only is speed of the essence, but closings also require accuracy and professionalism. Often there is no time to correct errors, and customers need to feel confident that their transactions are being carried out correctly. Many issues can arise during the closing …
Announcing New Underwriting Counsel in Florida
Longmont, Colo. – (February 25, 2021) – Alliant National Title Insurance Company, a unique title insurance underwriter that partners with independent agents to improve their competitive position, announces the hiring of Mara Alyson, Underwriting Counsel Florida. Alyson is a highly skilled attorney with over 20 years of experience in title insurance, transactional and real estate litigation. She began her career practicing criminal …
Announcing the Launch of a New Learning Program
Alliant National Academy takes company’s educational offerings to the next level Longmont, Colo. – (February 16, 2021) – Alliant National Title Insurance Company, a unique title insurance underwriter that partners with independent agents to improve their competitive position, announces the launch of Alliant National Academy, an online portal that pairs the company’s in-depth content and expert instructors with industry-leading education technology to …
Remote Online Notarization (RON) Update
The Future is Here; Let’s Embrace It The adoption and implementation of remote online notarization (RON) received a tremendous boost during the COVID-19 pandemic. Buyers, sellers and title agents are looking to close transactions in the safest way possible. According to the American Land Title Association (ALTA), “Forty-eight states and the District of Columbia have either passed a RON law …
What Exactly is Malware?
What exactly is malware, and how can you safeguard against it? You’ve heard the term. You’ve seen the warnings. You may have even been unlucky enough to experience an attack. But what exactly is malware, and what can you do to safeguard against it? Malware: A Catch-All Term Malware is an umbrella term for any type of malicious software. This …
Alliant National Launches New eClosing Integration
Integration streamlines the digital closing process, saving agents time and effort Longmont, Colo. – (January 21, 2021) – Alliant National Title Insurance Company, a unique title insurance underwriter that partners with independent agents to improve their competitive position, announces the launch of a new policy jacket integration with software partner E-Closing. The new integration is now live within the E-Closing title production system …
Demystifying Social Media Analytics
Social media has its own language. Be sure to become fluent. A great benefit of social media marketing is the analytics that are available for little to no cost. However, sometimes when evaluating a campaign, it can feel as if you are drowning in data and that more questions are being raised than answers. From understanding what analytics to prioritize …