Spring is here, and that usually means housing activity. However, housing activity is not just a flurry of open house tours and weekend sidewalk shopping anymore, but rather an increasingly all-digital buying and closing process. In a recent Zillow survey, nearly 60% of millennials reported they would be somewhat comfortable making an offer on a home they only toured virtually, and 39% said they would be comfortable actually buying a home online. Additionally, in a housing market that sees homes go under contract in an average of 18 days, the need for competitive digital tools doesn’t stop with homebuyers.

Title industry leaders who believe pandemic changes are here to stay echoed the embrace of digital housing market tools. In examining the post-pandemic workplace and even employer strategies, Tom Griffiths, CEO and co-founder of Hone, said that the effects of COVID-19 on the industry have “accelerated five years [into] one.” Ohio Real Title President Ryan Marrie added that since so many people have lost jobs in a wide variety of industries, now could be a particularly good time to look beyond the typical industry pool of those who already have title and escrow experience for untapped talent from other industries. From more personalized services and cloud-based technology to remote offerings, recruiting and top talent retention efforts, the title industry has shown resiliency, adaptability and an ability to perform under pressure during these trying times. At reQuire, we continue to forge ahead with a focus on leveraging this industry change. Given our industry’s accomplishments in only the last year alone, we’re excited to see what this new season has in store.

YOU CAN QUOTE US

Linda Aparo, Director of Sales and Business Development at reQuire, recently attended ALTA’s 2021 Virtual Springboard and was quoted in an ALTA blog recapping the conference: A Year of Virtual Meetings and Hugs: What Do You Miss From Pre-pandemic Life? >

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Did you know we have a 94% success rate when it comes to our Title Curative Services (TCS)? We know TCS are critical to settlement agents and attorneys, who are tasked with meeting deadlines for closings. The importance of TCS is why if we are not successful in obtaining the “cure,” we don’t charge you!* Call or email us today to learn more.

*Subject to service terms and conditions. reQuire offers a standard five-day cancellation option.

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Did you know we have a 94% success rate when it comes to our Title Curative Services (TCS)? We know TCS are critical to settlement agents and attorneys, who are tasked with meeting deadlines for closings. The importance of TCS is why if we are not successful in obtaining the “cure,” we don’t charge you!* Call or email us today to learn more.

*Subject to service terms and conditions. reQuire offers a standard five-day cancellation option.

REQUIRE UPCOMING EVENTS SCHEDULE

Are you looking forward to live events resuming? So are we. We’re a sponsor of the LIVE 2021 National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) in Naples, Florida, August 31^st – September 2^nd. Join us there! Can’t attend but still want to get in touch? Set up a meeting—we’re always happy to connect!

Plus, don’t miss Linda Aparo presenting her e-book, Life of a Mortgage Loan – A Playbook on NYSLTA’s upcoming April 21st webinar.* This course includes discussion on secondary markets, GSEs, Title Insurance policies, recordings and some of the hurdles of pushing a loan through to completion. Register today!

*1 CE credit for licensed title agents.

REQUIRE UPCOMING EVENTS SCHEDULE

Are you looking forward to live events resuming? So are we. We’re a sponsor of the LIVE 2021 National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) in Naples, Florida, August 31^st – September 2^nd. Join us there! Can’t attend but still want to get in touch? Set up a meeting—we’re always happy to connect!

Plus, don’t miss Linda Aparo presenting her e-book, Life of a Mortgage Loan – A Playbook on NYSLTA’s upcoming April 21st webinar.* This course includes discussion on secondary markets, GSEs, Title Insurance policies, recordings and some of the hurdles of pushing a loan through to completion. Register today!

*1 CE credit for licensed title agents.