Ticor Title Opens New Escrow Location in Covington

We are pleased to announce the opening of a new escrow location in the Covington, WA community. You’ll find us conveniently located across from Covington Square Shopping Center where Highway 18 and Highway 516 meet.

Improved Service to Covington, Maple Valley, and Black Diamond Communities

The growth of Ticor’s Puget Sound operation has created opportunity for us to provide improved service and accessibility to the Southeast King County area. Our new escrow branch in Covington offers a central location with ample free parking, proximity to amenities, and easy access. We are excited to offer time savings and added convenience for our clients and partners in the area.

Where to find Ticor Title in Covington

27116 167th Pl SE, #102,
Covington, WA 98042

Phone: 253-631-3990

Ticor Title Lynnwood Welcomes Tina Tomlinson Sales Executive

We are pleased to announce that Tina Tomlinson has made the choice to join the Ticor Title team as a sales executive in Lynnwood. Tina’s extensive background in real estate in the Pacific Northwest brings added value to both the Ticor team and our clients & partners. Please join us in congratulating Tina as a new member of the Ticor Family.

Tina Tomlinson

Sales Executive

tina.tomlinson@ticortitle.com
206-321-0873

19020 33rd Avenue W, Suite 550
Lynnwood, WA 98036

About Tina Tomlinson

Tina was born and raised in Western Washington and has over 25 years experience in the real estate industry. Her career has spanned over residential real estate, land, title insurance, and escrow sales. Tina values the importance of careful listening, personalized service, and providing solutions that facilitate growth and efficiencies for clients. She thrives on establishing trust and cultivating mutually beneficial business relationships.

Tina is a proud mother of two beautiful girls and loves adventure, live music, great food, and travel.

Pocket Profile – New Interactive Map Search Feature

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We are pleased to announce the latest generation of the Ticor Pocket Profile App with major updates designed for time savings and intuitive & interactive map search functionality.
Simply tap the map to retrieve a property profile!

Find Pocket Profile in Your App Store

Search “Pocket Profile” to find it in your Apple or Android app store.
Get Pocket Profile for iOS
Get Pocket Profile for Android

Improved Search Capabilities

Robust Search Capabilities:

  • Search by property address
  • Search by APN
  • Search by property owner
  • Take a photo search
  • Interactive map search
  • Access your past profile searches
  • Contact your Ticor Title Sales Executive
  • Email a property profile

Tap the Map to Search

The interactive map search makes researching adjacent or nearby properties easy! Click any property within view to access basic information or a complete property profile. Move or zoom the map to explore and search.

Easy Access to Recent Searches

Save time accessing previous searches with the “Recent Searches” feature. Properties that you last searched are available in one click.

How to Get an Account

The Pocket Profile app is connected to the TicorExpress.com website and uses the same username and password. If you already have a TicorExpress.com account, you’re ready to go. If you are a new user, please contact your Ticor Title Sales Executive for exclusive access to this powerful time-saving research tool!

True Story: Escrow Team Prevents Diverted Payoff Wires

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diverted payoff wires

On February 12, 2018, Larissa C., an escrow assistant for Ticor Title of Nevada in Las Vegas, opened an escrow transaction for the sale of a residential property for $240,000. Once the title report was received, Larissa ordered a payoff statement from the existing lienholder. The payoff was sent via e–fax and she placed it in the file awaiting closing.

On March 7, 2018, Larissa worked up the file and sent the estimated closing statement to the Listing Agent.

The Listing Agent then provided Larissa with an “updated” payoff statement by email with a number of demands for Larissa to confirm: that she received the new payoff statement and she would use that one in making the payoff.

It is not normal that an agent would order an updated payoff statement to be delivered to the settlement agent. Larissa was suspicious about the email exchange, so she forwarded the email chain to her escrow officer, Stacey G., to review.

Stacey and Larissa knew something was wrong. They compared the two payoff statements closely. These were the wire instructions contained in the body of each payoff statement:

ORIGINAL Payoff Statement: ALTERED Payoff Statement
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
Account #: XXXXXXX279
ABA/Routing Number: XXXXXXXXX
Bank Name: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Bank Address: 420 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94104

(the instructions included overnight delivery instructions for a cashier’s check)

WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
Account #: XXXXXXX086
ABA/Routing Number: XXXXXXXXX
Wire Reference: USA/Birt/payoff
Beneficiary: Brit Equipment/payoff
Bank Name: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Bank Address: 1445 Ross Ave. Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75202

(the overnight delivery instructions were removed altogether)

Together they called the payoff lender and confirmed their suspicion: the second payoff was from a fraudster! They detected the scam. They immediately contacted the Listing Agent by telephone, using a known, trusted telephone number. They reported someone was posing as him in the transaction and sending emails from an account that looked like his.

They immediately contacted the Listing Agent by telephone, using a known, trusted telephone number.

Ultimately, they wired the funds to the correct account of the payoff lender and saved the Company from a possible loss of $153,300.37! As a result of their actions, the Company has rewarded Stacey and Larissa for their expertise in discovering the fraud and preventing it from occurring.

Announcing the Promotion of Melissa Stewart

Melissa Stewart Promoted to Escrow Closer

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Melissa Stewart to the position of Escrow Closer. Melissa has been with Ticor Title in Spokane for over two years and has shown exemplary customer service and care with our clients and partners. We are excited to see her career consistently progress.

Contact

Melissa Stewart
Escrow Closer
melissa.stewart@ticortitle.com

t: 509-742-5304
f: 855-885-2346

16201 E Indiana Ave
Suite 3300
Spokane Valley, WA 99216

Email Melissa to Open an Order Today!

About Melissa

Melissa has been in the Title & Escrow industry for over ten years and is known for her attention to detail and structured approach to working with clients and transactions. She prides herself on her ability to cultivate positive relationships and takes a team approach to achieving goals.

Melissa loves to travel and experience the adventure of new sights, cultures, and food. On the weekends, you might find her spending quality time with family, reading a good book, or playing tennis with her hubby. A Spokane resident of 27 years, Melissa attended middle school and high school there before earning a degree in Elementary Education from Eastern Washington University.

Announcing Buck Cawyer, Sales Executive

Buck Cawyer

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We are happy to announce that Buck Cawyer has made the choice to join the Ticor Title sales team in Spokane. With over 20 years experience in the customer service industry, we are confident that Buck will bring tremendous value to our clients and partners.

Please join us in welcoming Buck to the Ticor Title Family!

Buck Cawyer

buck.cawyer@ticortitle.com
t: 509-319-4317 • f: 866-846-1127
1330 N Washington St Ste 3525
Spokane, WA 99201

About Buck

Buck is passionate about helping his clients and providing a service level that is above and beyond the industry standard. With over two decades of experience serving clients, Buck brings a positive mindset, high energy level, and solutions approach to his work with clients as well as his work within the Ticor team. Buck is committed to working closely with our team of Escrow and Title professionals to provide consistency, clear communication, and personalized service with every transaction because we believe that every successful transaction begins with a great team!

For Sale By Owner or Real Estate Professional?

fsbo vs real estate professional

Which option is right for you?

There are many important factors to consider when selling your home. Preparing the home, setting the price, marketing & advertising, qualifying buyers, negotiating, setting appointments and navigating the closing process are all part of a successful real estate transaction.

Preparing and staging the home

A Real Estate Professional can make recommendations based on current trends and best practices, resulting in the most favorable presentation of the interior and exterior of the home.

Are you equipped to set the correct price for the home?

Market conditions, seasonal trends, property condition, size, and location are a few of the many factors that must be considered when pricing the home competitively. A real estate professional is skilled at gathering data and formulating the optimal price approach with regard to the home and dynamic real estate market

Are you prepared with an optimal advertising strategy and budget?

Real Estate professionals are trained to strategically expose the home to potential buyers by managing print, web, email, and direct mail campaigns for the sellers they represent. In addition, they have the advantage of leveraging a network of other real estate professionals to find a buyer match.

Are you prepared to qualify potential buyers?

A Real Estate Professional is trained to ask clarifying questions that ethically identify qualified buyers vs. indecisive, demanding, disloyal, or financially irresponsible clients. Valuable time may be saved by determining if a buyer is financially able to purchase the home and assessing the true level of interest.

Do you have the ability to negotiate the sale?

Crafting an agreement to everyone’s satisfaction requires skill, preparation, data, confidence, and a level head. Real estate professionals are trained to handle a myriad of buyer negotiating tactics and are free of emotional ties to the property itself. This provides a more objective position from which they can manage negotiations on price, terms, and amenities.

Are you available for calls and Appointments with potential buyers?

A real estate professional will receive the majority of buyer calls, internet leads, and email queries from potential buyers and subsequently qualify and categorize each opportunity.

Are you familiar with the closing process?

A real estate professional is trained to be familiar with closing timelines, parties involved, expectations, regulations, and requirements throughout the closing process. If you are considering selling your home on your own, please carefully assess what’s required to successfully do so.

Title Insurance FAQs for Home Buyers

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Did you know that title insurance is the most effective, most accepted and least expensive way to protect property ownership rights? Because most consumers purchase title insurance only a handful of times in a lifetime, questions do arise when the time comes to purchase a property.

What is Title?

Title is your ownership right to your property.

What is Title Insurance?

Title insurance is a policy that protects your investment and property rights. There are two different types of title insurance: owner’s policy and lender’s policy.

OWNER’S POLICY

An owner’s policy protects your property rights for as long as you or your heirs own the home.

LENDER’S POLICY

A lender’s policy is usually required by the lender and protects only the lender’s financial interests. The buyer typically pays for this policy, but this varies depending on geography. For more information, please contact your Ticor Title Representative.

Why Should I Purchase Owners Title Insurance?

Owner’s title insurance is the best way to protect your property from future legal claims. It’s a one-time fee that covers you and your heirs for as long as you own your home. The owner’s policy also covers potential legal fees for settling claims against your property rights.

What Does Owner’s Title Insurance Cost?

The one-time payment for owner’s title insurance is low relative to the value of your home. The typical owner’s title insurance policy costs around 0.5% of the home’s purchase price.

How Long Am I Covered?

Your owner’s insurance policy lasts for as long as you or your heirs own your property. Your life will change over time, but your peace of mind never will.

Where Can I Get More Information?

Ticor Title helps educate homebuyers like you about the value of title insurance so you can protect your property rights. Contact a Ticor Title representative today to learn more about title insurance and the home closing process.

Ticor Title Welcomes Doyle Beekley and Sean Ainsworth to Sales Team

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We are pleased to announce that Doyle Beekley and Sean Ainsworth have joined the sales team in the Greater Puget Sound area. Doyle will be serving our new construction and builder clients and Sean working with our residential real estate clients and partners. Both bring a wealth of local industry experience and we are excited that they chose Ticor Title.

About Doyle Beekley

Doyle Beekley

Sales Executive / Builder Services
doyle.beekley@ticortitle.com
206-330-8703

Doyle Beekley has a strong background in customer service and sales within the new construction real estate industry. With over 15 years experience in the residential data resource and consulting industry, he has helped his clients understand such information tools as: New Home Trends, Land Vision, Development Life Cycle, Metro Study and most recently with Meyers Research and their data app Zonda.

Over the past 15 years Doyle has been involved with the Master Builders Association and most notably is the current Vice President of the New Home Council in the Puget Sound Region.

Doyle likes to spend his free time with family and friends, snowmobiling, golfing and traveling to warm destinations.

Look to Doyle Beekley to provide exceptional customer service here at Ticor Title.

About Sean Ainsworth

Sean Ainsworth

Sales Executive
sean.ainsworth@ticortitle.com
425-770-8070

Sean Ainsworth comes to Ticor with over seven years of experience in lending with Wells Fargo. His service-oriented ethic and focus on follow-through will prove to be a tremendous value to our Bellevue/East-side clients and partners.

Sean spends the majority of his time outside of work with his beautiful 4 year old daughter. he also plays competitive softball, travelling to places like Florida, Oklahoma, Vegas, etc. for World Tournaments each year.

Sean is very excited to join the Ticor team, and looks forward to working to providing solutions and exceptional value to the real estate community.

New! Local Utilities Added to Buyer & Seller Guide

Real Estate Buyer Seller Guide with Local Utilities

We are pleased to announce that our online Buyer & Seller Guide to Title and Escrow now includes local utility information for King County, Pierce County, and Snohomish County for our Western Washington clients. The added local utilities section provides a convenient and time-saving reference for contacting the following services in the towns and cities in the tri-counties area:

  • Cable / Telephone / Internet
  • Heating / Electricity / Natural Gas
  • Garbage / Recycling
  • Water & Sewer

 

What is the Buyer and Seller Guide to Title and Escrow?

Our Buyer and Seller Guide is a 60-page eBook that provides a wealth of answers to questions that consumers commonly ask before, during, and after a real estate transaction. Each section is written in concise plain English, making it easy to use for experienced real estate professionals and consumers alike.

How To Share the Guide

Sharing the whole booklet or a single page with a client, consumer, or colleague is simple. Simply click the share link below the booklet to share the entire publication or the current page.
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