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 […]