Closing Concepts: A Title Training Manual for Settlement/Escrow Professionals

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What I hoped to gain from this book was a better understanding of what goes on behind the scenes in a title company. As a notary signing agent I am considered an extension of the title company when I'm in a closing. I wanted a manual that would give me a better knowledge of the documents I work with to help me do a better job as a remote closing agent. This far surpasses the explanations that are given in any other training manual.

There are a total of 17 chapters in this book. They take you step by step, from start to finish, through the entire closing process. Nothing is omitted. All of the documents that are involved, every step that is involved, and all of the terms that are used, are thoroughly explained. If, for example, you need to prepare a HUD Settlement Statement, Chapter 4 will show you how with a line by line description. Chapter 11 explains everything you need to know about title insurance. I especially found Chapter 9, 'The Closing', to be interesting since it describes everything that goes on in the actual closing, the role of the closer, how to handle a closing, and so much more.

This isn't the type of book that is intended to be read in one sitting, then put on a shelf. This is a desk reference that will be used each and every day. If there were a college course for title company employees, this would no doubt be the textbook used, and the only one needed. I'm sure that anyone who works in a title company will find this book indispensable. And I highly recommend it to all notary signing agents. It's a relatively small price to pay for the knowledge gained.

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I can't tell you how much this book has helped me. I am new to the escrow business and just love it. Very few books are available for escrow officers or assistants (I have checked). It explains close to everything you will need to sound professional in the escrow business. I would give this book more than 5 stars if I could. Thank you Karen E. Koogler, you have made my life easier.