May 2022
Title Notes E-news
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6 Ways to Boost Employee Happiness
(And Why It Matters)
by Diane Gottsman
In today’s economic climate, when many businesses are short-staffed and many workers are reconsidering their current jobs, discerning managers are wise to consider how to increase employee happiness and motivation. Determining what makes employees thrive is paramount for several reasons. Employee morale, whether good or bad, is contagious. When you have a group of happy, engaged employees, it spreads positivity throughout the workplace. Click HERE for 6 ways to create a work environment that employees will love.
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Ambition and Leadership
by George Couros
Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence. CHECK OUT this video on leadership, no matter your role. When you lift others in a leadership role, the reality is that you do better because those around you do better. I have no problem with ambition. But ambition is not just about wanting something but taking steps to make those things happen. Want to be a fantastic leader? Lift others. Make them better. That will make you better. Click HERE to learn more.
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New Competition Forcing Smaller Banks to Try (Almost) Anything
by Bill Streeter, The Financial Brand
Threats from payment giants have many community financial institutions willing to offer crypto services and give wealth management another try. Yet a new survey finds they stubbornly cling to their branches, and lag in digital transformation. Talent and willingness to partner may largely determine small institutions' continued relevance. Click HERE to read on.
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Bankers Title Comprehensive Commercial Services |
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Did you know that Bankers Title’s skilled and dedicated team of experienced professionals are focused on meeting the unique needs of each commercial client?
Our knowledgeable team includes two Certified Commercial Underwriters and two commercial certified settlement/ escrow officers with over 20 years of paralegal experience. We take pride in delivering exceptional service for any size, type and complexity of purchase, construction or refinance commercial transaction.
Our comprehensive commercial services include:
- Coordination of Title Searches
- Commercial Title Insurance and Endorsements
- Escrow Services • Closing and Disbursement Services
- 1031 Exchange Services facilitated through Investors Title Exchange Corporation
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Click HERE to learn more.
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The Role Stress Plays in Stupidity
Prolonged, chronic stress often causes relative stupidity. Today’s business environment is saturated with “low-grade fevers:” financial problems, overwork, job dissatisfaction, jackhammers, drills, information overload and a host of other issues. Amazingly enough, though our brains are capable of dealing with sudden acute stress, they don’t fare so well with chronic stress, i.e., the endless little yipping Chihuahuas that prompt what psychologists call the long-term fight/flight response. Click HERE to learn more.
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Cracking the Code on Marketing to the Realtor Channel
from Housing Wire
As lenders adapt to a purchase-centered, HousingWire spoke to Brian Boero, CEO of 1000watt, about opportunities to grow lenders’ effectiveness in the Realtor and broker market. HousingWire: What’s happening right now in the Realtor world that lenders should know more about? Brian Boero: Well, this may seem obvious on the surface, but agents and brokers are facing a level of industry change that simply hasn’t existed before. I’ve been in this business 25 years, and the mix of disruptive forces at play right now is new, real, and, I think, lasting. Click HERE to read on.
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The BT On-site Team Keeping You Informed and Safe! It's What We Do!
Your client's health and safety is always a top priority for our agency.
Bankers Title is Offering Drive-Through Closings for Added Safety
The Bankers Title Settlement Team is offering clients the convenience and safety of outdoor closings. We are happy to coordinate, just let your settlement processor know in advance.
Bankers Title is Currently Conducting Hybrid Closings
Many lenders are beginning to offer hybrid closings where non-notarized documents can be digitally signed in advance of or at the closing. We are able to accommodate client and lender needs.
Coming Soon: Bankers Title Will Have E-Notaries on Staff
This will enable us to complete full remote on-line notarization (RON) closings. More to come!
Reminder: For the safety of all parties attending on-site closings face masks are requested.
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SMB's Are Seeking Financial Immunity from COVID
by Lauri Giesen
Amid variant-related uncertainties, many small enterprises are turning to their banks to cover their current and future needs. COVID-19 concerns are far from over, and this is raising questions for many small-business owners. Will consumers return to pre-COVID-19 norms? Will hiring continue to be difficult and expensive? How will businesses recuperate from the continued losses expected from canceled business? Small businesses need help navigating loan options and applications. Beyond lending, many also need help with cash management and implementing the advanced payment options that customers increasingly want. Click HERE to learn more.
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Working long hours to process your client's loan applications? Our online quick quote rate calculator is available 24/7/365
You can easily access it from the home page of our website. Check it out HERE. Get your title premiums, settlement fee, and recording fees with three clicks. The quote can be saved as a PDF document and emailed to your client. Fast, simple, easy, anytime!
Want to request a quote? Just click HERE to fill our and form and e-mail it to us.
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ATTENTION LENDERS:
Important Information Regarding Receipt of Closing Packages
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Bankers Title appreciates your support and cooperation in submitting your closing packages with clear to close no less than 24 hours before the scheduled date and time of closing.
It is the practice of our settlement processing team to review the documents submitted for accuracy prior to providing them to our closers. Often, our mobile closers need to travel up to an hour to the closing destination and also choose to review documents for questions prior to closing.
This 24 hour standard allows us to keep the client the top priority, and assure a smooth closing. A positive experience reflects favorably on you, your company, and Bankers Title.
Please share this with your team members as appropriate. Thank you for your understanding.
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Robyn C. Parker
Vice President & Agency Manager
Bankers Title, LLC
9011 Arboretum Parkway
Richmond, VA 23236
Phone: 1.800.830.1414 | 804.560.7655
Integrity. Security. Excellence
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Bankers Title is a full-service Title and Settlement Agency that is committed to integrity and transparency in each of our transactions. Our team is made up of the best in the business and we look forward to helping you make informed decisions about your home.
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