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May 05, 2022
Essential Questions to Ask Before Joining a Real Estate Team
Think joining a real estate team is the right move for you? Before joining, you need to ask yourself and your prospective team several essential questions.
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Apr 18, 2022
Is a Real Estate Team Right for You?
Joining a real estate team might have huge benefits for your business as a realtor. We're discussing seven ways joining a team might help you out.
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Apr 08, 2022
The ABCs of Title Insurance
Need a little refresher on title insurance? We've created this handy reference guide to help you keep track of all the title vocabulary you need to know.
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Mar 29, 2022
How to Read a Title Commitment
Yes, you really do need to read that title commitment. Erin McConatha, Title Underwriter at South Oak, shares tips for reading & understanding title commitments.
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Feb 15, 2022
Life as a Closing Attorney at South Oak
Ever wondered what it was like to be a closing attorney at South Oak? Sandy Johnson, partner and closing attorney at South Oak Pelham, shares about her work.
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Jan 31, 2022
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at What Happens After You Close on a Home
Did you ever wonder what has to happen after you close on a home? Deana Suttles, Post Closing Manager at South Oak, gives us a behind-the-scenes look.
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Jan 11, 2022
South Oak Title Brings Service and Sunshine to Panama City Beach
South Oak Title & Closing is a full-service title agent and closing company in Panama City Beach, Florida. Call 850-250-5595 to schedule a closing today.
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Dec 15, 2021
Surprising Advantages to Using a Title & Closing Company
While it may seem logical to keep title and closing separate, there are actually several advantages to having your title and closing company in the same place.
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Nov 30, 2021
Giving Tuesday: South Oak Gives Back
At South Oak, service is one of our key values. Learn about four organizations and ministries our local offices support in their communities.
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Nov 23, 2021
Strategies for Preventing Real Estate Wire Fraud
Real estate wire fraud is on the rise. Learn more about the valuable role that realtors play in helping prevent wire fraud for their clients.