Cleveland Area Real Estate and Gateway Title

Most often asked question since 2008 is....
"How are you guys doing?"
It is still the number one question I hear.
Aside from the fact that this has been a down real estate market
that is starting to show signs of life, ( a good thing)
we certainly are constantly challenged by outside forces such as:

• Banks that own their own title company and think they are entitled to make more money off the consumer with title and closing fees.
• Real estate agents that own their own title company and think they are entitled to make more money off the consumer with title and closing fees.
• National title insurance underwriters who form a title alliances  with banks and lenders thereby cutting out their own independent agents so they, (our own underwriters) make more money.
• Consumers who are afraid to speak up for themselves and let others take advantage of them!

Other than that, we have no problems.
We are doing better than most other title agencies.
The last figure I heard was over 50% have closed their doors since 2008
That saddens me.

On the brighter side…
We have many loyal clients who Trust their Title to Gateway and refer others to us.
For them, I am grateful.
Please, give us a call for you and your family’s title and escrow needs.
We’ll be here for you.
Thanks for Asking,
Take Care,
Rachel

http://www.dailyreferral.com/43343 this is how you register to get the fantastic deals at Daily Referral.
Daily Referral is part of a business that Mike and I doing in addition to our "regular businesses -Gateway Title and The Realty Store.
We believe this company "Invado",  is an important link to future security regardless of the condition of the economy and in  particular, real estate.
If you also  have concerns about your financial future, please contact me at rachel@gatewaytitle.com
or call 440 546 9660 to take a closer look at this business.
In the mean time, register with Daily Referral (above) to reap the rewards of group buying.
Thanks,
Rachel Torchia

What would I be thinking if I were trying to sell?

This thought goes through my head often. Many sellers call our office with questions about our fees. The subject quickly changes to market conditions. We gladly take the time to talk.
I think they just need to know more to help them make decisions about selling and they are looking for ears that will take time. If I were in their shoes, I would be asking a lot of questions also.
Are buyers looking again? ... Are banks lending?...Does it pay to advertise in the newspaper?... Are any of the stimulus programs going to help?....Are we seeing an improvement in our business?
Because we close real estate transactions, we do have a pulse on the market.
I'm thinking that, if I were selling, I would learn everything I could about the process and make decisions based on the facts and try to remove as much emotion as possible and that would not be easy!