What lists can you get from title companies?

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I'm trying to get the ball rolling, and I understand that title companies can be a good place to get information. Exactly what lists can they provide, though, and is there any best way to go about asking for them?

Thanks!

Tyler Thrush · Answer

as a former title rep I would give the person a reasonable list and let them know that it would be VERY NICE if any deals that you get as a result of the list will be brought to me to return the favor. If that didnt happen then I would let customer service know to cut them off. That always seemed to get my phone to ring....
 
The information available to the rep depends on how good the individual counties are on recording docs and making them searchable, Texas was a big pain in the but anytime someone requested data from there.

Good Luck!

Eric Blow · Answer

Does anyone know how I can figure if a title company has the ability to generate a list for me but doesn't know they have the ability?  Meaning,  I have a title company that is a great company and willing to go the extra mile for me, but they seem to have a person who goes and does individual title searches on county records etc... Is there a usually an in houses database that most title companies get for these lists?  How are these lists generated?  Just through county records?  The local MLS or MRIS has what I believe is the data I want but I'm not sure how accurate it is.
Thanks for any help...

Brian P. · Answer

Webb

Most title companies have a customer service rep. That is who you should make initial contact with, it's their job to bring in customers and assist them and almost without exception they are great to work with. Take one to lunch.

The escrow agents however are busy doing escrows and most likely just want you off the phone or out of the office so they can get back to work.

Will Barnard · Answer

Having a relationship always helps but you could get lucky enough to hit it off with the title agent over the phone and they may help you. The key is to make sure you know the lingo and speak on their level. The last thing you want to do is appear like you have no idea what you are doing or what you are talking about.
Educate yourself first, then write a script and practice with friends/family. Then do the real thing. Making these cold calls will better help you when you have to do the same thing for other tasks.

Webb Sledge · Answer

Does the relationship usually need to be developed before requests for lists?  Only reason I'm really asking is because I don't want to annoy a title company right off the bat and put them off helping me out later on.

Thanks.

Will Barnard · Answer

NOD lists, NTS lists, investor owner lists, and more.

Best way to ask? Develop a relationship with one and ask for them. You will need to give something for it as well like utilizing their services for your closings and title policies.

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