When TikTok launched in 2017, it was known as a platform for viral dance videos. Since then, its roughly 1 billion users turn to the social media app for videos on an array of topics, from comedy to cooking to something called #RushTok—an oddly intriguing look at the sorority and fraternity recruitment process on various college campuses. … Read More
FRIDAY, JULY 1ST RICHFIELD: Band Shell, 636 E 66th St, Richfield, MN 55423. This year there will be a Laser Light Show in place of fireworks. This may be the best option for small kids or those who are sensitive to loud booms. SAINT PAUL: CHS Field, 360 N Broadway St, St Paul, MN 55101. Fireworks show after the Saints … Read More
TitleSmart is always on the cutting edge of technology to better service our clients. If there is an advancement in the title industry that can benefit the customer experience, we will implement it as quickly as possible. Here are a few examples of how technology is improving the customer experience at TitleSmart and changing … Read More
TitleSmartING: a verb meaning to excel at ALL things title! And that is exactly what our #Smarties do each day at TitleSmart. As we approach our 13th year in business (April 1st!) we are proud to look back on how we have been able to continue to enhance the customer experience and grow exponentially as … Read More
A stellar closing experience can get you repeat buyers and referrals (and make your job easier). How? Read on: Recently we had a client come in for a closing. This wasn’t her first closing experience, but it was her first experience closing at TitleSmart. Like many people in the deep end of the home … Read More
On April 15, 2019, the world watched as images were streamed across the globe of the fire that destroyed the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France. Over 400 first responders worked to save the 850-year-old structure and its valuable contents. A “bucket brigade” was set up to ferry artifacts from the vaults to safety. In … Read More
Who was the very first title agent in America to disburse escrow funds? That question is very hard to answer. There is no clear point in time that use of closing agents and “escrows” became commonplace in our real estate system. Each state took a different road to the use of escrow agents, attorneys or … Read More
Real estate agents are often multi-tasking so much in an effort to move their businesses forward that they sometimes become confused and overwhelmed, and can’t keep up when things really start to take off. Burnout is common and can easily happen if you don’t have a plan to deal with your emotions when you start … Read More
Are you ready to move, but feel stuck in preparation overwhelm? We have good news for you, there’s an app for that! TitleSmart offers the Relocator App to both buyers and sellers. Think of it as your very own moving concierge. From creating your moving checklist to finding community resources that best fit your needs. … Read More
When closing a real estate purchase through a title company, the buyer is given the option to purchase an Owner’s Title Insurance Policy. The title company will produce a report called a “title commitment.” Within this commitment will be requirements that need to be met in order to insure title. The title commitment may show, … Read More