Propy's $100M bet: Buy the title firms, run the back office on AI
The proptech firm has a credit line, an AI escrow officer and a growing list of acquired title firms
by Nick Pipitone May 14
CertifID grows platform from fraud prevention to closing management
The wire fraud prevention firm is adding AI-powered payoff ordering, document workflows and digital payments to consolidate the closing process
by Nick Pipitone Feb 26
The Agency launches EastWest Abstract with Langdon Title
The newly launched affiliated title agency will streamline closings and increase efficiency for The Agency's New York-based clients and agents, the brokerage told Inman
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 25
Title company thwarts scammers who used AI in fraudulent land sale
Apparent scammers attempted to use a video generated using artificial intelligence to carry out the sale of a plot of land before the fraud was uncovered at the closing
by Taylor Anderson Sep 23
DC-area title companies settle agent steering scheme with AG
DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb found that 4 title companies gave financial and other perks to real estate agents in return for homebuyer referrals. The companies have agreed to pay $3M
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 29
Conflicts of interest spoil your integrity
Opinion
Today, conflicts of interest make top headline news daily and fuel the wrath of the DOJ and FTC. Greed is at the root of carelessly mixing business lines, which is why Brad Inman says separating ownership is often necessary to avoid conflicts
by Brad Inman Nov 30
How to build a solid agent network as an investor
An expansive real estate agent network might be the most essential component of an investing business — here's how to build one
by Josh DeShong Nov 29
Security lock cryptocurrency blockchain tech
Title companies saw a surge in 2020, but one economist predicts they may soon become obsolete as blockchain makes its way into the mortgage industry
by Kelsey Ramírez Apr 15
How new trends in automation are streamlining title transactions
Just like the rest of real estate, the title industry is embracing technology and its many benefits. When partnering with a title company, be sure to understand how it deploys technology in its systems — and how that tech can be used to help create the best service for you and your clients
by Tom Huddleston Mar 18
ClosingLock aims to lock down wire fraud
Opinion
As real estate deals continue to be handled online and at arm's length, wire fraud risk has nowhere to go but up. ClosingLock is aiming to stop it
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 20
Digital escrow provider Endpoint closes on $40M more
The digital deal continues to broaden its reach as technology company Endpoint takes in more money, expands in the west and doubles its employee count
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 13
Moving to a new market? Here's how to start on the right foot
Whether you're moving for a fresh start or moving out of necessity, it's possible to hit the ground running — as long as you have a plan
by Jackson Cooper May 22
'Why do I need an agent?' 7 quick answers for doubters
Real estate agents still play a valuable role in the age of algorithms and DIYers
by Dr. Hank Seitz Apr 29
BuyerDocs wants to save your real estate clients from wire fraud
Instead of encrypted email, BuyerDocs uses highly secure, AES-backed document storage to store and send wiring instructions
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 1
Joe Welu, Mark Meyer, Lori Day and Brian Levy on the co-marketing RESPRO panel
When agents and brokers team up with settlement service providers, they need to follow the rules or risk trouble
by Amber Taufen Sep 14