About Us
What we do
We provide title and escrow services for District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and Florida real estate transactions. Our time-proven methods and in-house legal staff with decades of title experience ensure that your settlement will go smoothly. We know your sale, purchase or refinance is very important to you.
One thing that sets Masters apart from other title companies is that we have a special Investor Group that focuses solely on investment property transactions. Our Investor Group deals regularly with real estate investors and their unique and specialized methods.
CIPS Certification By National Association of realtor
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After closing
We disburse funds to the appropriate parties in accordance with local law. Once a final “bring-down” title search is completed and legal documents are recorded, title insurance policies are issued. Although the Deed and any security instruments are recorded soon after the closing, government authorities can take some time to return the original documents.
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Prior to the closing day
Upon receipt of the signed contract, we contact the sellers and buyers to obtain information so we can prepare documents and order loan payoffs. Government records will be searched to determine whether liens and/or judgments encumber the property.
A survey will be ordered and reviewed to see if there are any encroachments on the lot or whether any buildings violate set-back lines or easement areas. Real estate taxes are verified and communicated to the lender along with a preliminary title report or title insurance commitment.
When the lender provides closing instructions, a Closing Disclosure (or in some cases, a Settlement Statement) is prepared which shows all adjustments and payments that will be made in connection with the transaction. Then parties review the disclosure/statement for accuracy and to determine final figures and then meet at settlement to “close” the transaction.
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On closing day
The sellers, buyers and any real estate agents gather at one of our offices or some other agreed location to approve the settlement statement and sign documents. Parties and agents discuss and appropriately settle any outstanding contract conditions. With lender approval, funds are escrowed as necessary for any discrepancies and as security for any seller rent-back or post-closing matters. Keys are passed and the deal is closed.
Generally
After a buyer and seller negotiate terms and sign a sales contract, much must be done before they can officially “close” the deal. As the title company we ensure that:
All provisions of the real estate sales contract are fulfilled.
The Seller has good and marketable title
The Lender’s conditions are met.
All costs related to the sale are paid and/or prorated between the parties.
The sale proceeds are disbursed in accordance with the Seller’s directions as well as local laws.
Instruments are recorded among the local land records.
What our clients say
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Excellent Service
Great job Masters Title for another smooth settlement transaction. Amazing service, top notch response time and very flexible on closing time to accommodate clients work hours. Settlement in their office or at a place of your convenience. Late hour closings and sometimes weekends. The settlement officer follows CDC guidelines and always wears a mask. I highly recommend Masters Title!
Joe Yu, US Bank
I’m a mortgage broker and order all my title orders from Master’s Title and Escrow. They’re fast, they’re efficient, the cost is in line or better than most and best of all they’re friendly. I’ve sent my own family members to Kendall to get some pretty hairy family stuff ironed out and she performed like a champion. My closings have all been on time; every time. I won’t use anyone else.
Tom Potter, US Commercial
I have known and worked with Tom and Masters Title & Escrow for decades. Tom and Masters are my #1 go to title company and experts. If you are looking for availability and responsiveness, competitive pricing, top notch customer service, sage advice AND if there is a title issue or something out of the ordinary, there is NO better team or person to work with that can shine in that circumstance.
Chris Plumley, PrimeLending
Phenomenal service! I have never experienced such a smooth settlement process, even on challenging and very specific scenarios. Thorough, detail-oriented, and top tier service.
Ja C.
UNBEATABLE SERVICE! Coming from a licensed agent please consider using Master Title & Escrow with your clients! They are attentive, responsive, and professional through every aspect of the transaction. Not to mention their team is personable at the settlement table; they’re willing to provide knowledge and answers for your clients questions! It’s a PROFESSIONAL and FUN experience with Masters Title & Escrow.
Terri R.
Masters Title & Escrow is by far the best title company I’ve used. As real estate investors, it’s really important to us to get the best professional service for each transaction. We are so glad we found Masters Title, they even found out there was a small lien that should’ve been cleared by another title company when I did my refi last time!
Anna Colton
We have been working with Masters Title for the past 4 years. Our team at GMM has been very satisfied with the support we have been receiving from Dan and his team. They are always available to help and are very competent in addressing issues. We look forward to continuing our relationship and will not hesitate to refer Masters Title to our clients and partners.
Ali Ghassemi
Don’t let a delayed closing cost you another property
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