Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Title Agency in St. Clair Shores, MI
Colonial Title Company has been a trusted name in the title insurance industry since 1993, providing professional and courteous service to clients across Michigan and the United States. Our team, led by President Raymond DeBatesa licensed attorney with over 20 years of real estate experiencespecializes in guiding clients through complex title and escrow transactions. We maintain membership in the American Land Title Association and Michigan Land Title Association, ensuring adherence to industry standards. Our mission focuses on transparency, efficiency, and client education throughout every transaction. Backed by national underwriters and licensed through the State of Michigan, we prioritize timely document recording and policy issuance.With team members averaging nearly a decade of tenure, we combine institutional knowledge with personalized service. Our affiliations with the Metro East Chamber of Commerce and local realtor associations reinforce our commitment to community partnerships. We provide comprehensive resources for For Sale By Owner transactions, including standardized forms and professional support. Our process emphasizes clear communication between all parties to ensure secure closings. After completing transactions, we promptly settle financial obligations and deliver final title policies, maintaining our reputation for reliability in the real estate community.
Services
Title Insurance
Escrow Services
FSBO Assistance
Document Recording
Title Examinations
Closing Services
Policy Issuance
Transaction Support
Legal Document Preparation
Underwriting Services
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined real estate and legal expertise through our leadership team
- Our affiliation with national underwriters ensures comprehensive title insurance coverage
- We maintain active memberships in key industry associations for continuous compliance
- Our average staff tenure of nearly a decade guarantees consistent service quality
- We provide specialized FSBO transaction support with standardized legal documentation
Associations and certifications
- American Land Title Association
- Michigan Land Title Association
- State of Michigan licensed title agent
What people say
Second to none
Fast and Professional
Services
Title Insurance
We provide comprehensive title insurance policies that protect property owners and lenders against legal claims. Our process includes thorough title examinations, lien verification, and policy issuance. Backed by national underwriters, our services ensure secure real estate transactions with compliance across Michigan and nationwide markets.
Escrow Services
Our escrow services manage financial and document transfers during real estate transactions. We coordinate between buyers, sellers, and lenders to ensure proper fund disbursement and document recording. This includes closing statement preparation and post-closing policy delivery for complete transaction security.
FSBO Assistance
We support For Sale By Owner transactions with standardized forms, document preparation, and closing guidance. Our resources include purchase agreements, disclosure forms, and professional support to navigate legal requirements without traditional realtor involvement.
Document Recording
We handle official document recording for property transactions, including deeds and mortgages. Our process ensures proper submission to county offices with timely follow-up. This service maintains legal compliance while expediting official document processing for all transaction types.
Title Examinations
Our title examination services identify ownership history, liens, and encumbrances through detailed property research. We prepare commitments and resolve title issues before closing, ensuring clear property transfers with comprehensive legal documentation and compliance verification.
People
Raymond DeBates
President
Licensed attorney with 30+ years of real estate experience, leading Colonial Title Company since its 1993 incorporation. Specializes in title law and transaction management.
Questions
What title services do you offer for Michigan residents?
We provide full-service title insurance, escrow management, and transaction support across Michigan with nationwide capabilities.
Do you support For Sale By Owner transactions?
Yes, we offer specialized FSBO resources including standardized forms, document preparation, and closing assistance.
How quickly do you issue title insurance policies?
Final policies are issued promptly after recording all required legal documents through our expedited processing system.
What underwriters back your title insurance?
We partner with multiple national underwriters to ensure comprehensive coverage options for all our clients.
Can you handle complex real estate transactions?
Our experienced team specializes in managing complex transactions with multi-party coordination and legal compliance.
Reviews (2)
Paul G.
Jul 04, 2021
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I was referred to Colonial from a home sale on the sellers end. Ive done two transactions with them so far in the past 2 months, in which Mary Anne has coordinated both, and it has been nothing but a smooth process to get things done. I will be continuing to do all my title work with Colonial with this level of service.
Scott Briggs Broker Attorney Home Inspector
Jul 18, 2020
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Colonial Title is principally owned and backed by Real Estate / Title Attorney Stephen Debates of Debates Law, which is found in the same office. Very few title companies actually has a title attorney around to ask questions to and handle bumps in the road. Stephen has around a dozen employees at his title company. They all are very hard working, knowledgeable and friendly. There may be cheaper title companies out there, but this one does not make mistakes. This one actually has multiple employees, including the Title Attorney/ Owner review the files before closings. I cannot tell you how many
