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February 27, 2026
Why Top-Producing Agents Are Owning Their Title Company
Top-producing agents are co-owning title companies for integrated closings, service quality control, and ownership returns. Here's why the model is gaining traction.
January 22, 2026
How Affiliated Business Arrangements Work in Real Estate
An affiliated business arrangement (AfBA) lets real estate agents co-own a title company under RESPA Section 8(c)(4). Here's how the structure works in practice.
January 8, 2026
What Is an Agent-Owned Title Company?
An agent-owned title company is a title insurance agency co-owned by real estate agents through a joint venture AfBA. Learn how the model works and why agents are exploring it.
5 Signs You're Ready to Explore Title Company Ownership
Not every agent is ready to co-own a title company. Here are five indicators that the agent-owned title collective model could be the right next step for your business.
The Real Difference Between a Title Agent and a Title Underwriter
Title agents do the work and serve clients. Title underwriters issue policies and bear claims risk. Understanding this split is key to the agent-owned title company model.
How to Choose a Title Insurance Underwriter
Choosing the right title insurance underwriter affects your premium splits, technology, claims support, and brand credibility. Here's what to evaluate.
Why Top-Producing Agents Are Owning Their Title Company
Top-producing agents are co-owning title companies for integrated closings, service quality control, and ownership returns. Here's why the model is gaining traction.
What Does a Title Company Actually Do?
A title company searches property records, examines title history, issues title insurance, and manages closings. Here's what happens behind the scenes on every transaction.