As we head into a softer real estate market in 2023, it may be beneficial to take a good look at how diversified your business is and how you might strengthen the various types of transactions you service in 2023. There are a lot of ways to go, when you think about diversifying your business, […]
By now, you may have heard about “The Chainsaw Brothers,” our own CEO, Aaron Davis, and his brother Nate. When Hurricane Ian devastated the Port Charlotte community in Florida, they felt compelled to show up, toting 30 new chainsaws, ready to get to work helping others to clear the debris and wreckage. But both Aaron […]
Pull up a chair! It’s time to get cybersecurity aware! October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the crew at Florida Network Agency is on board to share tips that can protect your most important asset…YOU! Freddy McFraudster would like nothing more than for us to sit back and let him have his way with […]
As we enter the fourth quarter, it would be pretty hard to ignore the elephant in the room. The market is definitely down. We are correcting after a historic run of refinance volume. But, again, we remain optimistic, as Fannie Mae recently doubled down on its over $2 trillion forecast for overall volume (mostly purchase) […]
The adoption of new innovation often follows a typical curve – slow at first as early adopters jump in to test its viability, then gradual adoption as more businesses figure out how to monetize it to their benefit. Digital mortgages and eClosings have not necessarily followed that pattern. The concept, although universally lauded, has been […]
The title insurance industry has been ripe for mergers and acquisitions since the national underwriters began gobbling up smaller underwriters and agents across the country decades ago. After the Great Recession decimated the real estate industry, picking up the pieces in the title insurance industry led to a lot of shifting of assets and territories […]
Well, it’s that time of year again: conference season! Among our FAN, NTS, PDS and AMD Enterprises brands, we’ll have representatives at quite a few events in the next couple of months. We hope to see you at any of the RESPRO, ALTA, MBA or Florida Land Title Association events. And this year, attending live […]
The FBI and LinkedIn have sent out a warning to users about scammers using the social media platform to conduct cryptocurrency scams. LinkedIn stated in a blog post last week, "While our defenses catch the vast majority of abusive activity, our members can also help keep LinkedIn safe, trusted, and professional. If you do encounter […]
The title insurance business is all about the details. Things are always changing from state to state, county to county and even municipality to municipality. One of the things we take pride in here at NTS is staying on top of the smallest details so that our clients can focus on what they do best—selling […]
NTS is blazing new trails! We’ve recently introduced our RON services into the Texas market! As reported by American Land Title Association, Network Transaction Solutions (NTS), a multi-state provider of title support services including remote online notary (RON) recently introduced its RON services in Texas. NTS has completed nearly 1,000 RON closings in Texas since […]
Why HOA Lien Searches Are High Priority in Florida Florida enjoys a lot of top rankings in the U.S., including the longest shoreline in the lower 48. In recent years, Florida ranked first in the nation for higher education by U.S. News and World Report. Florida also ranks as one of the top two destinations […]
The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce on May 26 will consider the ALTA-supported Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2021 (SECURE Notarization Act) as a part of a legislative hearing on various bills. Read the full article now.
It's time for a Team Spotlight! Watch the video now to get to know your NTS representative, Heather Hyde!
NTS’s own Andrea Somers (our operations manager) was recently honored by the Florida Land Title Association for her work as the Chairperson of the FLTA Cyber Security Committee and the committee’s success. FLTA’s president, in presenting the award, complimented the work of Andrea and the committee co-chair, Shelly Mannebach, as “a perfect example of putting […]
Everyone knows a real estate transaction NEEDS a title search, but do you know what’s included in one? Here are 4 key pieces of information reported in an NTS title search. 1. Outstanding Liens This might be the most important information a title search will find. We’ll find out if the property has any […]
One of the number one questions we get at NTS is this one – How do we become a part of the mobile notary team? Just like the Justice League, we don’t just accept anyone to the team. We’re looking for the superheroes of the notary world. If you fit these SUPER qualifications, we […]
Network Transaction Solutions boasts its very own network of eNotaries that are all title professionals to handle your RON eClosing. With our network on your side, let's dispel some of the common myths surrounding RON eClosings: With our title professionals ensuring you have a smooth and thorough closing, you can’t beat the convenience and […]
Mobile Notaries in Florida are an important of the real estate industry. However after the pandemic of 2020, a new type of notary is gaining popularity – RON Notary. RON stands for Remote Online Notarization, the ability to notarize completely paperless documents remotely, from any location. These electronic notarizations become legal in the State […]
For months now, you’ve been hearing about online notarization (RON). We’re proud to be the first company in Florida to offer remote online notarization as a service to title agencies. While it’s certainly a cool new way to complete your closing, the real question is – how can WE help YOU help YOUR customers? Here […]
With Cyberfraud on the rise, title agencies need to be even more vigilant when it comes to payoffs. Recently, more and more agencies are receiving fraudulent payoffs via fax transmission. While the payoffs look authentic, there are small details that, if missed, will cause heartache for sellers, lenders, and title agencies. Take these important steps […]
As the new year rolls in, we all know the most common mistake of 2020 will be: However, that may not be the only mistake in 2020. Be warned, some mistakes could cause legal issues. With the start of 2020 happening, it’s easy for an abbreviated date to be altered. All avenues are urging people […]
We often hear the question, “Is a lien search needed for vacant land?” We always recommend that a lien search be ordered. Vacant lots can hide thousands of dollars in special assessments, or if a home has recently been demolished, there may be an unpaid utility bill under the prior address. By far the most […]
Network Transaction Solutions had the honor of attending this year's Alliant National Agent Summit in Clearwater, FL. We met some awesome agents and had, by far, the best prize to give away! (How doesn't love a floating cooler with money and booze!)
Team Bowling Night Last week, our team went out to celebrate the amazing year we've had. We all met at Family Bowl in Plant City, FL to let our hair down and test our skills at bowling. Let's just say, you could've called us BUTTER because we were on a ROLL!
Today, Network Transaction Solutions (NTS) conducted its first class, and what a successful turn out it was! With the mobile notary industry taking off around the country, NTS wanted to test the waters by sending a class invite to a small group of people. After having full attendance, NTS plans on sending out invites periodically […]
Property Information Report, formally known as Ownership and Encumbrance Report 2017 Florida Legislation has recently revamped Florida Statute Section 627.7843, renaming the “Ownership and Encumbrance Report” to the “Property Information Report”. The report will continue to show the same information regarding the record of ownership for specific real property and any encumbrances that are a […]
5 Refresher Tips for Communicating Effectively Notary agents are always on the go, sometimes working with clients to squeeze in that last-minute closing, as well as working through rescheduled assignments. We are all human; Things pop up, closings get rescheduled or moved locations. However, never forget how crucial it is to communicate effectively. Below we've […]
Have you heard the news?! Florida recently passed a new bill limiting what Condo Associations, Community Associations and HOA’s can charge for an estoppel certificate. The Estoppel Bill SB 398 is effective as of July 1, 2017, and will limit and regulate the following processes: Fee Cap: Caps on the fees an association can charge […]
Additional Form of Identification for Notarization Beginning July 1, 2017 As notarizing is very much a key area of our industry we feel it important to share the below with the membership of the Florida Land Title Association. As passed by the 2017 Florida Legislature and signed by Governor Scott on May 9, 2017, a […]
Did you know that photocopying a military ID, common access card (CAC), or any other similar ID that is prescribed by an agency of the United States is a violation of federal law? If you have a case where you receive a military or similar ID for closing, you may check it but you CANNOT […]
