You have the right to choose your own title company
YOU have the RIGHT to choose your own Title Company!
Federal law guarantees you the right to choose the title company that will handle your real estate transaction-whether it is a cash sale, purchase/sale with a new mortgage or a refinance. As this will probably be one of the most important financial transactions of your life, you should carefully research who you will be entrusting with your money and the ownership of your home. Depending on the price of your home and/or the size of your loan, you will probably be paying $500.00 to $2,500.00 for title and closing services; would you make any other purchase that size without shopping around?
By all means listen to your real estate agent or lender, but call around, ask questions and get comfortable with the people who are going to handle what is probably the biggest financial transaction of your life! The more information you have, the more control you’ll have over the outcome. It’s your choice!
Closing a real estate transaction and solving title problems often requires fairly sophisticated interpersonal and legal skills. You need a title company that is experienced, competent and familiar with local custom and practice. An established local agency – with attorneys and underwriting staff available in their office– probably is your best bet to insure a smooth closing…
The following is information you may want to know as you go about selecting a title company and how title and closing services are Sold/Performed.