escrow: FIRPTA FAQs From the Escrow Perspective
- 10/14/11 05:34 AM
As the closing agent, there are times when the parties we're working with on transactions ask for advice that we are not allowed to give. Or, on occasion it may be assumed that we are responsible for certain tasks that we are not allowed to perform. And with our multicultural / international team in the Puget Sound area working with agents and their buyers from foreign countries on a regular basis, FIRPTA is one of those things. We often get questions about it but have clear limitations on providing advice or performing certain tasks. So with that in mind we … (0 comments)
escrow: Adding Interactivity to PDFs as a Presentation Tool
- 03/15/11 02:21 PM
A couple weeks ago I was faced with the challenge of creating an interactive document that we could use to illustrate a few tips for reading plat maps. It needed to point out a various types of property access on a Seattle, King County map. Essentially, we wanted something a little more interactive than just a static graphic so I had my work cut out for me. in the past I would have probably used flash and embedded it in our site. But because flash is falling further out of favor, I didn't want to go that route. Another alternative … (3 comments)
escrow: The REO Process in WA Explained
- 03/04/11 08:35 AM
REO (Real Estate Owned) properties make up a significant portion of the inventory in the Puget Sound real estate market. As a reality of the current real estate industry REO transactions draw plenty of confusion and frustration for many who are involved. Here at Ticor we’ve been handling a steady volume of REO properties and deal with some large REO accounts. Based on our experience with REO transactions we’ve produced the following outline that can help set proper expectations for the REO transaction timeline. In general we have divided the process into three general sections: The Beginning - Mutual Acceptance, The … (0 comments)
escrow: The Non-Judicial Foreclosure Process in WA State
- 10/06/10 04:58 AM
We receive a lot of questions that relate to the non-judicial foreclosure process in Washington State. So our Senior Underwriter, Gregg Colbo has put together a brief explanation of the non-judicial foreclosure process in plain english. Enjoy! Real estate loans (usually in the form of deeds of trusts) can be foreclosed through court proceedings (a judicial foreclosure) or outside of the court’s involvement (a non-judicial foreclosure) in the State of Washington. If a deed of trust contains a clause which provides “power of sale” to the trustee (a designated party listed on the deed of trust) and a statement which confirms … (2 comments)
escrow: See you in the Harbor... Literally!
- 09/14/10 10:59 AM
A few months back we had the privilege of bringing Jannae Mitton Jolibois on board as our account manager in Gig Harbor. Jannae is very involved in the Gig Harbor community and has a long history here. So to announce her arrival with Ticor Title, we shot a quick video to clear up a couple things. The first thing we cleared up was the pronunciation of her name. (Jolibois, apparently, is easily mis-pronounced). The second thing we cleared up was the proper pronunciation of her employer. And finally at the end of the video, Jannae cheerfully signed off with, "See you … (0 comments)
I'm the tech director of sales and marketing for Ticor title in Washington state. I integrate technology into the sales process and tell our story via digital media channels.
As the closing agent, there are times when the parties we're working with on transactions ask for advice that we are not allowed to give. Or, on occasion it may be assumed that we are responsible for certain tasks that we are not allowed to perform. And with our multicultural / international team in the Puget Sound area working with agents and their buyers from foreign countries on a regular basis, FIRPTA is one of those things. We often get questions about it but have clear limitations on providing advice or performing certain tasks. 
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