Business Details
Trusted Real Estate Title Services in Knoxville, TN
At Genesis Real Estate Title, we pride ourselves on being a locally owned and operated title company dedicated to delivering exceptional service in East Tennessee. With over 125 years of combined expertise, our team treats every real estate transaction as a significant life event, ensuring all parties remain informed from the initial title order through closing. We prioritize personalized service, leveraging our deep understanding of local real estate to streamline processes and reduce stress. Our commitment to innovation is reflected in our use of secure digital payment systems like Earnest, while our focus on community extends to initiatives like Washing in Love, a nonprofit providing laundry services to families in need. Led by Carla Long-Burroughs, our team combines technical proficiency with a heartfelt approach to exceed client expectations.We maintain rigorous standards for accuracy and compliance, ensuring every closing is conducted efficiently and transparently. Our professionals bring decades of experience in title examination, document preparation, and closing services, supported by a culture of continuous improvement. Whether you're purchasing, selling, or transferring property, we aim to make your experience seamless and stress-free. Our offices in Knoxville, Clinton, and Jacksboro are staffed by experts who understand the importance of clear communication and attention to detail. By balancing business acumen with compassion, we strive to set new industry benchmarks while remaining rooted in the values that have guided us since our founding.
Services
Title Examination
Document Preparation
Closing Coordination
Record Searches
Deed Processing
Easement Agreements
Mortgage Releases
Power of Attorney Filings
Probate Transfers
Digital Payments
Highlights and features
- We offer over 125 years of combined title industry expertise.
- Our locally owned operation provides personalized East Tennessee real estate knowledge.
- We use secure digital payment systems for modern transaction convenience.
- Our team maintains rigorous standards for title accuracy and compliance.
- We prioritize transparent communication throughout the entire closing process.
Services
Title Examination
Our expert title examiners conduct thorough property history reviews to identify ownership claims, liens, and legal restrictions. Using Tennessee's county records, we ensure clear property titles before transactions. Our nearly 40-year experienced professionals protect buyers from post-purchase legal surprises through meticulous document analysis.
Document Preparation
We prepare and process essential real estate documents including warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, and easement agreements. Our team ensures proper legal formatting and filing to protect property rights during transfers. Specialized services include survivorship documentation and probate-related filings for estate transitions.
Closing Coordination
Our closing experts manage the entire settlement process, from scheduling to document notarization. We coordinate fund disbursements, record deeds, and maintain trust accounts to ensure secure transactions. With multiple Tennessee locations, we offer flexible closing arrangements for buyer and seller convenience.
Record Searches
We access Tennessee county records to verify property histories, including mortgages, tax assessments, and legal judgments. Our search services help investors, realtors, and homeowners identify potential issues before purchases. This includes reviewing easements, deed restrictions, and road maintenance agreements.
Digital Payments
Genesis utilizes Earnest's secure platform for digital real estate payments. This system enables safe, efficient earnest money deposits and fund transfers. Our clients benefit from streamlined financial transactions while maintaining full compliance with industry security standards.
People
Carla Long-Burroughs
Owner/Operator
With over 125 years of combined industry experience, Carla founded Genesis Real Estate Title to combine business excellence with community values. She leads a team of experts while managing local initiatives like Washing in Love, a nonprofit laundry service for families in need.
Destiny Hicks
Closer/Processor Expert
Bringing 10+ years of title industry experience, Destiny manages the Clinton office with a focus on transparent communication. She prioritizes client relationships, treating each transaction as a client's potential forever home while maintaining meticulous attention to closing details.
Kabrina Smith
Processor Expert
Kabrina combines construction industry knowledge with title processing expertise. Her background in East Tennessee's real estate market helps clients navigate dream home acquisitions. She contributes to church activities and home renovation projects with her husband.
Bill Howell
Closer Expert
Bill ensures accurate, compliant closings while bringing warmth and humor to client interactions. With 17 years of marriage and three daughters, he understands the importance of family home purchases. Active in church ministry, he balances work with outdoor family adventures.
Melissa McBroom
Title Examiner
Melissa offers nearly 40 years of title examination experience, protecting clients from ownership disputes. A former military spouse with extensive travel experience, she combines professional diligence with outdoor pursuits like kayaking and hiking in Tennessee's natural parks.
Questions
What title services do you offer for first-time homebuyers?
We provide comprehensive title services including title searches, document preparation, and closing coordination specifically tailored for first-time homebuyers in Tennessee.
How do you handle out-of-town closings?
Our Knoxville, Clinton, and Jacksboro offices offer flexible closing arrangements, with team members available to accommodate clients' schedules beyond standard business hours.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept secure digital payments through Earnest for earnest money deposits and other transaction-related fees.
How do you ensure title accuracy?
Our experienced examiners conduct thorough county record searches and use specialized software to identify potential title issues before closing.
What types of real estate transactions do you handle?
We support residential transactions including purchases, sales, estate transfers, and property document filings across East Tennessee.
Are your services available for commercial properties?
While our primary focus is residential real estate, we provide select commercial property title services - please contact us for specific inquiries.
Reviews (3)
Blake Gray
Dec 04, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I absolutely love these ladies. They are top tier professionals. Every close they are 100% on top of everything. Friendly, kind, trustworthy; they are experts in their chosen field. A true 5 star company.
I absolutely love these ladies. They are top tier professionals. Every close they are 100% on top of everything. Friendly, kind, trustworthy; they are experts in their chosen field. A true 5 star company.
Tiffany Hawn
Nov 27, 2020
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I have worked with Genesis on many transactions and they are professional, responsive and pay attention to detail. Not to mention, fun to work with! Five stars because I can't give ten!!
Joey Smith
Nov 23, 2020
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I know that when I close with Genesis Title, there are certain things I can always count on: thorough and professional work, honest answers, frequent and detailed communication, personable and pleasant interactions with employees, and overall a pleasant and smooth closing experience for my clients and customers. When any of those things are missing in a title company, it's a less-than-stellar experience for everyone involved. With Genesis Title, I know that I can rest assured.
