February 2022
Title Notes E-news
Bankers Title and the Circuit Courthouses
will be closed on
Monday, February 21, 2022
in observance of President's Day

Career Enhancement: Leadership Skills You Can Learn from Sports
by Mike Powell

Sports are a popular and easy-access way to reduce stress, get your fill of fresh air, and socialize outside of work. But did you know that you can learn important leadership skills from playing sports? If you just open your mind to the lessons there are to be learned, it’s easy to see how being a good sportsperson can translate to being a good business leader. Click HERE for the 5 leadership skills you can learn from sports that could put you in the running for that promotion!
Yun: How Jobs, Inflation May Influence Borrowing Costs
from REALTOR Magazine

The real estate industry is closely watching the so-called “Great Resignation,” a movement that started with the pandemic in which people are leaving the workforce in historically higher numbers. As more Americans quit their jobs, will they set out for greener pastures by moving to a new location? The trend is only growing: In November, 4.5 million Americans left their jobs, pushing the nation’s resignation rate to a record high of 3%, MarketWatch reports. Click HERE to read on.
Bankers Title Comprehensive Commercial Services
Did you know that Bankers Title’s skilled and dedicated team of experienced professionals are focused on meeting the unique needs of each commercial client?

Our knowledgeable team includes two Certified Commercial Underwriters and two commercial certified settlement/ escrow officers with over 20 years of paralegal experience. We take pride in delivering exceptional service for any size, type and complexity of purchase, construction or refinance commercial transaction.

Our comprehensive commercial services include:
  • Coordination of Title Searches
  • Commercial Title Insurance and Endorsements
  • Escrow Services • Closing and Disbursement Services
  • 1031 Exchange Services facilitated through Investors Title Exchange Corporation
Click HERE to learn more.
Housing Experts Have Split Expectations for 2022
by Katie Jensen

  • Economists and housing experts are split on whether sales will rise or fall in 2022.
  • 41% of participants said sales will grow this year, while 41% predicted a slowdown in sales, and 18% believe sales will remain roughly the same. 
  • Panelists who foresee lower sales in 2022, point out financial strain on buyers as a main factor.
  • More optimistic panelists anticipate an uptick in sales with additional inventory. READ ON ...
How John Wooden's Dual Focus Can Help Your Leadership
by Ken Downer

The late basketball coach John Wooden talked about vision as looking with one eye through a microscope and the other eye through a telescope, showing that leaders need to be able to execute on the details while pursuing long-term goals. "This focus on the small is not to say we become micro-managers -- that can be a hinderance in its own way." Click HERE to read on.
The BT On-site Team Keeping You Informed and Safe! It's What We Do!

Your client's health and safety is always a top priority for our agency.

Bankers Title is Offering Drive-Through Closings for Added Safety
The Bankers Title Settlement Team is offering clients the convenience and safety of outdoor closings. We are happy to coordinate, just let your settlement processor know in advance.

Bankers Title is Currently Conducting Hybrid Closings
Many lenders are beginning to offer hybrid closings where non-notarized documents can be digitally signed in advance of or at the closing. We are able to accommodate client and lender needs.

Coming Soon: Bankers Title Will Have E-Notaries on Staff
This will enable us to complete full remote on-line notarization (RON) closings. More to come!

Reminder: For the safety of all parties attending on-site closings face masks are requested.
 
Contact Robyn Parker to learn more.
The Top Bank Trends and Challenges for 2022
from BAI Banking Outlook

How is the consumer experience changing? Are customer expectations and banking priorities aligned? BAI recently conducted a survey to answer those questions and many more. Click HERE to check out the survey results and learn about the top trends and challenges for the coming year.
What Leads to Happiness?
by Gregg Vanourek

We all want to be happy—and for those we care about to be happy. Here’s the problem: we’re unclear and often badly mistaken about what will bring us happiness. We’re inundated with messages from family, friends, ads, and social media about what will make us happy. Most of these messages are wrong. The result: What we think will make us happy is different from what actually makes us happy. Click HERE to learn more about what determines happiness, actions to boost happiness, and more!
Working long hours to process your client's loan applications? Our online quick quote rate calculator is available 24/7/365

You can easily access it from the home page of our website. Check it out HERE. Get your title premiums, settlement fee, and recording fees with three clicks. The quote can be saved as a PDF document and emailed to your client. Fast, simple, easy, anytime!

Want to request a quote? Just click HERE to fill our and form and e-mail it to us.
Robyn C. Parker
Vice President & Agency Manager
Bankers Title, LLC
9011 Arboretum Parkway
Richmond, VA 23236
Phone: 1.800.830.1414 | 804.560.7655
 
Integrity. Security. Excellence

Bankers Title is a full-service Title and Settlement Agency that is committed to integrity and transparency in each of our transactions. Our team is made up of the best in the business and we look forward to helping you make informed decisions about your home.