By Todd Clark (Broker/Sales Coach) 503-524-9494
One
of the
differences in my team is who I choose to use for my escrow officer and
my
escrow officer of choice is Julie Sandlin at the Tigard
office of First American
Title. Why do I choose Julie? Because I know there are a lot of little
things
that can happen in a transaction before it closes and I know I can
count on her
to make sure they get done and done right.
One example of this was I had a recent short sale transaction, and without my knowledge, the seller’s bank was creating a problem by not getting her the HUD. Between her and her assistant, they managed to get the HUD back with only 15 minutes before the deadline from the buyer’s bank, or else we would have had to start all over with a new HUD and a possible a dead deal because the buyer was about to lose the lock on their loan.
Another
example we
had on another short sale was about two weeks before close when we
pulled the
new prelim title report. The seller’s ex-girlfriend showed up
as a one
liner on the title as a co-owner. Of course I thought this was a dead
deal, but
she was able to advise us that if the seller could get his
ex-girlfriend off
the title within a week, we could just pull a new prelim and we
wouldn’t have a
problem.
I called the seller, he gave me the
ex-girlfriend’s name and advised her of what was happening.
She went to her
lawyer and got the paperwork submitted to get her name off the title.
Julie
then pulled the new title report and we were able to close without a
problem.
The seller never panicked because together we came up with a solution
that just
seemed like a normal everyday situation.
It is things like this that buyers and
sellers never hear about and they don’t need to. But, without her and
her
assistants on my team, there would be a lot more stress in my
life and
business, but she makes it seem effortless which makes me look better.
I
certainly try to send all my clients to her, knowing that she will do
the best
job for them and in the quickest amount of time.
Thank you Julie.
Todd Clark - Broker / Sales Coach
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Phone: (503)524-9494
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Todd, a very nice post on your escrow officer. A good one relieves one of a lot of stress.
Todd,
It is critical to have wonderful "problem solvers" on any team. Julie sounds like a keeper. We use a wonderful law office here for just the same reason. The two girls that handle paperwork routinely clear up old title problems from lack of filed paperwork and junk that should already have been taken care of. Their eye for detail and completely taking care of everything makes me go there first!
All the best, Michelle
Todd ---- we don't have escrow agents in SC -- we are still dealing with attorneys to close our deals, but it is the same -- you have to have an attorney who is going to help you get the deal closed. Nice post.
Hi Todd... My preferred escrow officers and their assistants add significant value to my clients and my sanity. Nice post about Julie!
Todd, That is a very nice write up about Julie Sandlin and for many good reasons that you listed...it's about getting it done!
That is awesome Todd. You need to be able to rely upon your team. Surround yourself with motivated and hard workers, and your customers will be happy.
Todd I always use the same title company when I am in control. My last deal really sucked because the other agent wanted to use her closing company and it took forever. What a drag.
Hi Todd!
Wow...you nailed it! I really like the escrow officers I use...whether it be Anne Chatfield with Placer Title or Nikki Davis from Stewart Title! They have saved more than one deal by being on top of things and pestering other enitities when needed. They are truly our unsung heroes of our industry!
I agree Todd, an excellent title company and escrow agent can make all of the difference!
Todd having service providers(Team Members) that are truly on your side is very important in 1)Getting the job done and 2)Ensuring the client the best experience. Way to go Julie for helping make Todd's transactions smooth!
More times than not issues are corrected behind the scenes that the buyer and seller never have to worry about with a good team handling the transaction. Good job.
You can only be as good as the team you have around you. No question!
Julie is one of the best and I certainly wouldn't change a thing about her. She is always willing to go out of her way to make sure my clients are happy and that to me says a lot.