🐐Title Underground: From 11th Hour Filings to Holiday Songs, There’s Something for Everyone This Week 8-Dec-2024
New Industry Reports, Amazing Fraud Protections, and Laugh-Out-Loud Satire for Title Pros
🐐From Wicked Title Forum
It's been a very busy & productive 2 weeks at the Wicked Title Forum. We haven't emailed you with every single thing we've published because that would be annoying. So here they are…
Clear Titles, Clear Mind: Why Title Searches Matter in Real Estate
Find Realtors Now! State Realtor Associations & Event Listings
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Underworld Intel: Must-Read Articles & Resources
📄The battle against 6% broker fees isn’t over after a surprise 11th hour court filing
🎥 Understanding probate, intestate succession, and estate documentation is crucial for a smooth closing process.(Massachusetts)(PowerPoint)
📄Have you considered this Cyber Security Risk? FBI Warns iPhone And Android Users—Stop Sending Texts
Announcements
📢Title Archive Now Available 📢
We now have a table of contents that will make it quick and easy for you to search the archive of the Wicked Title Forum for everything we've published on a given topic including a state specific search! Check it out here!
Full disclosure, many of the topics are still empty. But this will give you a peak at the large range of topics will be publishing every week all next year. Lots more tutorials, how to's, operations manual pages, tips, tricks and much more!
So if you haven't yet, take advantage of our year end sale and lock in your subscription to the archive and our Easy Kits and save 15%!
📢 FinCEN Requests Comments on Proposed Form for Compliance with Residential Real Estate Rule
- Ends Jan 13th, 2025
In case you missed it: FinCEN Rule Changes & Title Insurance Compliance
📢 Alert: Spoofed Membership Email Appears to Come from ALTA
🪄Magically Thriving Business💸
Wicked Insights: Crowd-Sourced Solutions
This week, the industry was asked…
Question:
How can a new title company generate business and secure orders while overcoming common startup challenges such as high operational costs, lack of income, and competitive market saturation?
Answers:
Here is what agents and other professionals across the country had to say…
Focus on Relationships, Not Just Advertising (Find Realtors & Events Now!)
Reassess Expenses and Prioritize Investments
Target Niche Markets
Support and Encouragement from Peers
Seek Guidance and Mentorship
Be Flexible and Willing to Adapt
Key Takeaways:
Starting a title company is a demanding journey, but with persistence, strategic relationship-building, and a focus on cost-effective practices, success is achievable. It’s important to stay flexible, seek mentorship, and give yourself the time needed to grow. As one contributor put it, “The joy of closing is in our blood, and with passion and perseverance, you’ll find your path forward.”
📄Read the in-depth recommendations here!
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Upcoming Title Industry, Real Estate Industry, and Mortgage Industry events for education, networking, and business development…
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December Events
Legislative and FinCEN updates
Who: Missouri LTA
When: Dec 11
Where: Webinar
Becoming a Realtor's Go-To Partner: How Title Agents Can Stand Out and Build Loyalty
Who: CloseSimple
When: Dec 11, 1:30pm
Where: Webinar
Who: Bowie Digital & Razi Exchange
When: Dec 11, 1pmEST
Where: Webinar
What You Need to Know About Property Taxes
Who: Proplogix
When: Dec 12, 1pm
Where: Webinar
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A Wicked Sense of Humor
🎄‘Twas the Nightmare Before Closing: The Song! 🎄
Ready to laugh your way through the holiday hustle? We’ve taken the title industry’s favorite holiday satire and turned it into a song you won’t want to miss!
Gather your team, press play, and let the holiday cheer (and laughs) begin!
🎧 Listen now and share the joy!
Want to share this poem?
Get ready to sleigh your holiday marketing! Are you a title insurance agency struggling to stand out during the festive season? Ditch the generic holiday posts and captivate your audience with humor, creativity, and industry-specific satire. Our Holiday Marketing Templates make it easy to showcase your brand's personality while saving time and effort.
🎉 Download Now & Deck the Marketing Halls (or subscribe and get your download for free!)
Subscribers, get your free copy here!
Do you have any Christmas Closing horror stories? Let's hear them!
Continue the conversation…
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Stay Wicked,
Cheryl
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