An important mission in my life is to educate you, the consumer, when it comes to the real estate industry, of which "title" is a big part. Gateway Title has been a part of this industry for 16 years and we've seen, and learned a lot.
You, the consumer pay for the title services necessary to obtain your mortgage.
Sadly, most borrowers don't know they have the right to pick where they are going to spend their hard earned money to pay for this title service.
Call title companies and ask about the services they offer. Ask for an estimated HUD based on your situation.
Many fees will be the same because they are insurance rates. In Ohio, rates are filed so they are the same. Service and respect are what sets Gateway apart from the others. We take he time to answer your concerns.Gateway is famous for it's closing style. We enjoy meeting with you. We are dedicated to taking care of you and your lender so your closing is a smooth as humanly possible. Read through the thousands of customers comments praising the treatment they received at Gateway - from consultations to closing. Some of these are on our website.
When you apply for a mortgage, insist on Gateway titling your mortgage!
Do you deserve the best title service in Ohio?..... Of course you do!
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Hey Rhonda we goofed!
How could we forget Mother's Day on our news letter May calendar?
I received a nice email from Rhonda letting me know we seemed to have all of the other special days on there, but we forgot about MOTHER'S DAY!
To all of the Mom's out there, I apologize.
Happy Mother's Day on May 10th from all of us at Gateway Title!
I received a nice email from Rhonda letting me know we seemed to have all of the other special days on there, but we forgot about MOTHER'S DAY!
To all of the Mom's out there, I apologize.
Happy Mother's Day on May 10th from all of us at Gateway Title!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Questions, I get questions!
I attended the Brecksville Chamber of Commerce luncheon today.
It seems the first thing people ask me is "How's business?" - Is the real estate market getting any better?" - Usually the questions are followed by a story about the nightmare of someone trying to sell a property.
I see the market getting better for sellers who price realistically to today's market. It never fails that I hear many reasons why the sellers property is still worth more than others that sold for less. I feel sorry for those that have to sell and either can't or won't adjust their asking price. Sorry because the property will be sitting for a long time and then they end up selling for even less than they could have in the past.Some have been on the market for years. - no kidding.
On a happy note......
A seller came into our office today with a signed purchase agreement and ernest $$.
She was all smiles, she put a sign out for the first time and held an open house Sunday.
They priced it according to the present market and IT SOLD SUNDAY! We will be transfering title in 4 weeks and they can move on with their lives.
One more comment: Support your local small businesses. Your town would be pretty empty without them.
It seems the first thing people ask me is "How's business?" - Is the real estate market getting any better?" - Usually the questions are followed by a story about the nightmare of someone trying to sell a property.
I see the market getting better for sellers who price realistically to today's market. It never fails that I hear many reasons why the sellers property is still worth more than others that sold for less. I feel sorry for those that have to sell and either can't or won't adjust their asking price. Sorry because the property will be sitting for a long time and then they end up selling for even less than they could have in the past.Some have been on the market for years. - no kidding.
On a happy note......
A seller came into our office today with a signed purchase agreement and ernest $$.
She was all smiles, she put a sign out for the first time and held an open house Sunday.
They priced it according to the present market and IT SOLD SUNDAY! We will be transfering title in 4 weeks and they can move on with their lives.
One more comment: Support your local small businesses. Your town would be pretty empty without them.
Monday, April 20, 2009
more like Bill
I had a past customer call me today. He is selling a property. and He really appreciated our caring customer service and reasonable fees when he used us to close on another property.The agent who brought him the deal, told him he would have to use the agent's title agency on the deal because the buyer has the right to pick the title company.
It didn't end there.
The seller is a wise man, he said that it seems like the agent NOT the buyer is choosing. He is absolutely right. It is the BUYER and SELLER who agree on who does the title work.
Nowhere is it said the real estate agent has the right to pick the title company.
Why don't agents market real estate and let the buyers and sellers exercise their right to choose who does the title and escrow closing?
I am seeing consumers being more careful as to whom is directing their closing costs and where they are spending their hard earned money!
It didn't end there.
The seller is a wise man, he said that it seems like the agent NOT the buyer is choosing. He is absolutely right. It is the BUYER and SELLER who agree on who does the title work.
Nowhere is it said the real estate agent has the right to pick the title company.
Why don't agents market real estate and let the buyers and sellers exercise their right to choose who does the title and escrow closing?
I am seeing consumers being more careful as to whom is directing their closing costs and where they are spending their hard earned money!
Friday, April 17, 2009
Cleveland area real estate sales improving!
I just recieve an announcement sent to me from Mike Torchia,
Broker of The Realty Store......
ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Cleveland Area Board Of REALTORS is excited to announce that the March statistics just released by NORMLS shows family home sales were up 21.5%!
If you want more information on this statistic,
contact Mike at The Realty Store.
Mike@therealtystorellc.com or give him a call - 440 527 0577.
Broker of The Realty Store......
ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Cleveland Area Board Of REALTORS is excited to announce that the March statistics just released by NORMLS shows family home sales were up 21.5%!
If you want more information on this statistic,
contact Mike at The Realty Store.
Mike@therealtystorellc.com or give him a call - 440 527 0577.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
market stats - encouraging!
This is the latest on stats taken from SOFTPRO information:
Existing Home Sales are UP 5.1%
New Home Sales are UP 4.7%
Refinances are UP a gigantic 41%
INTEREST RATES ARE AT 52-YEAR LOWS - did you realize that?
We are planning a "REFINANCE SMART" information seminar soon.
Keep tuned for the date and place.
Existing Home Sales are UP 5.1%
New Home Sales are UP 4.7%
Refinances are UP a gigantic 41%
INTEREST RATES ARE AT 52-YEAR LOWS - did you realize that?
We are planning a "REFINANCE SMART" information seminar soon.
Keep tuned for the date and place.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
sellers active
we've had a lot of seller activity today. Renee got a lot of calls with sellers who have potential buyers, that's a great sign of the market waking up.
She also noticed lately that there is a significant number of real estate agents who are putting blind ads in the paper. Nothing to indicate they are an agent. I thought that was a violation. Do they do it because they think they will get more calls if readers think they are a FSBO (for sale by owner)?
I wonder???
If anyone reading this is an agent, I'd like to know what is your opinion on this.
She also noticed lately that there is a significant number of real estate agents who are putting blind ads in the paper. Nothing to indicate they are an agent. I thought that was a violation. Do they do it because they think they will get more calls if readers think they are a FSBO (for sale by owner)?
I wonder???
If anyone reading this is an agent, I'd like to know what is your opinion on this.
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