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Your Trusted Partner for Real Estate Title Services in New Orleans
Southern Title has been a trusted leader in real estate title services since 1978, delivering over 50,000 successful transactions across southeastern Louisiana. Our team combines deep industry expertise with ALTA Best Practices Certification to ensure secure, efficient closings for residential and commercial properties. We specialize in title insurance, escrow services, and complex transactions like 1031 exchanges and reverse mortgages, prioritizing client privacy and satisfaction.With decades of local experience, we provide tailored solutions for buyers, sellers, and stakeholders, backed by partnerships with top-tier title insurance underwriters. Our commitment to innovation and relationship-driven service has solidified our reputation as a go-to authority in New Orleans real estate transactions.
Services
Title Insurance
Closing Services
Post Closing Support
Commercial Title Services
Title Search
Bond For Deed Transactions
Reverse Mortgage Services
1031 Tax Deferred Exchange
Succession in Louisiana
Continuing Education
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We have 40+ years of experience handling over 50,000 title transfers in Louisiana.
- Our ALTA Best Practices Certification ensures the highest industry standards.
- We specialize in complex transactions like 1031 exchanges and reverse mortgages.
- Our team provides 24/7 support for urgent client needs.
- We offer tailored solutions for residential, commercial, and succession properties.
Associations and certifications
- ALTA Best Practices Certified
Services
Title Insurance
We provide comprehensive title insurance policies to protect property owners and lenders from financial loss due to title defects. Our services ensure clear ownership rights through thorough title searches and risk mitigation strategies. Backed by top-tier underwriters, we deliver customized coverage for residential and commercial properties across Louisiana.
Closing Services
Our closing services facilitate smooth property transfers with escrow management, document preparation, and stakeholder coordination. We handle residential, commercial, and complex transactions like bond-for-deed agreements. With 40+ years of experience, we ensure compliance, accuracy, and timely completions for buyers, sellers, and investors.
1031 Tax Deferred Exchange
We specialize in 1031 exchanges, enabling investors to defer capital gains taxes when reinvesting property proceeds. Our experts guide clients through IRS-compliant processes, from identifying replacement properties to managing escrow timelines. This service supports seamless portfolio growth while maximizing tax efficiency for commercial and investment real estate.
Reverse Mortgage Services
We offer reverse mortgage solutions for homeowners aged 62+ to convert home equity into tax-free income. Our team explains HUD/FHA guidelines, conducts financial assessments, and ensures clear title transfers. This service provides financial flexibility while maintaining property ownership for eligible seniors in Louisiana.
Commercial Title Services
Our commercial title services address complex transactions for office buildings, industrial sites, and multifamily properties. We conduct due diligence, resolve liens, and issue title insurance policies tailored to business needs. With expertise in ALTA surveys and underwriting, we ensure secure, compliant transfers for investors and corporations across Louisiana.
Questions
What real estate services does Southern Title offer?
We provide title insurance, closing services, 1031 exchanges, reverse mortgages, commercial title work, and succession assistance for Louisiana properties.
How long has Southern Title been in business?
We've served New Orleans and surrounding areas since 1978, completing over 50,000 transactions.
Are you ALTA Best Practices Certified?
Yes, we maintain ALTA Best Practices Certification, meeting the title industry's highest operational standards.
Do you offer 24/7 support?
Our team provides 24/7 assistance for urgent title and closing inquiries.
What areas do you serve?
We operate statewide in Louisiana, with offices in New Orleans, Metairie, Harvey, and Boutte.
Reviews (1)
Theresa B.
Aug 16, 2019
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My husband and I closed on our new home with the ladies at the Boutte office of Southern Title LLC. They were so informative and made the whole experience more relaxing. I mean buying a home is a big deal and a lot of paperwork to sign! They explained EVERY SINGLE document in details that were very clear. They were so pleasant. Wonderful experience! Thanks ladies!
