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You're Under Contract!

Congratulations! Your home is under contract, and you’re on the path to a successful sale. While this is an exciting milestone, we understand that selling a home can come with its own set of challenges, especially as you begin working with a title company.

Challenges You Might Face

As you navigate the closing process, there are a few common issues that sellers often encounter when working with a title company:

  1. Title Search Issues & Errors in Title Documents: The title company might uncover hidden problems during the title search, such as undisclosed liens, unpaid taxes, or disputes over ownership. 
  2. Communication Breakdowns: Miscommunication or a lack of timely updates from the title company can leave you feeling uncertain about the status of your transaction. This can lead to frustration and delays if issues aren’t addressed promptly.
  3. Fund Transfer Issues: Problems with wiring funds, such as delays or security concerns, can disrupt the transaction at the most critical moment, causing unnecessary stress.
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Meet Your Guide

When the purchase contract was completed, your real estate agents selected an escrow officer to handle the transaction. This escrow officer, whose name appears on the contract, is your dedicated guide through the complexities of the closing process. Their role is to ensure everything goes smoothly and that you’re kept informed every step of the way.

Here's the Plan

At Driggs Title, we believe in proactive communication and support. As soon as we receive the contract, your escrow officer will reach out to introduce themselves, exchange contact information, and provide you with a clear plan.

This plan outlines what to expect and when, giving you confidence and clarity as you move forward.

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Your Next Steps

To help you avoid common pitfalls and ensure a smooth closing, your escrow officer will provide you with essential action items. These steps are designed to prevent fraud, minimize title issues, and avoid any delays:

 

  1. Review the Title Commitment: We’ll send you the Title Commitment, complete with linked recorded documents for each requirement that needs attention before closing. These links save time and help you quickly recall and address each item.

  2. Watch the Axiom Tutorial Video: This video shows you how to access important documents, view status updates, and manage everything in real time, helping you stay on top of the process and avoid escrow delays.

  3. Ignore Unsolicited Emails About Wire Instructions: Fraudsters often target sellers with fake wire instructions. Always log in to Axiom to securely capture your wire instructions and protect your funds.

Avoid Disaster

In 2023, $12.5 billion was lost to fraudsters targeting real estate transactions, with an average loss of $106,000 per escrow. Protect yourself by following our secure procedures, especially when handling wire instructions, to ensure your sale goes through without a hitch.

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Celebrating With You

At Driggs Title, we’re here to make your home-selling experience as seamless and memorable as possible. As your trusted guide, we’ll help you navigate this journey to a successful closing. And when the sale is finalized, we’ll be there to celebrate with you, making this milestone a moment of triumph and joy.