Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Title and Escrow Partner in Frederick, MD
Founded in 2002, United Title Service has established itself as a premier provider of real estate settlement services in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Our team, led by industry veterans Dan Martz and Maria Strite with over 50 years of combined experience, specializes in delivering personalized title and escrow solutions for residential, commercial, and new construction transactions. We pride ourselves on meticulous attention to detail, proactive communication, and a commitment to ensuring seamless closings. Our locally owned operation extends across Frederick, Montgomery, and Washington counties, offering comprehensive title insurance, lien resolution, and TRID-compliant services.With a focus on technological innovation and client education, we empower realtors, lenders, and homeowners through every stage of the real estate process. Our dedication to excellence has earned us recognition from satisfied clients, including testimonials highlighting our patient guidance during first-time home purchases. As a trusted partner in the community, we remain steadfast in our mission to make every real estate settlement not just successful, but exceptional.
Services
Title Insurance
Escrow Services
Real Estate Settlements
Commercial Transactions
New Construction Support
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized experience in Maryland real estate transactions
- Our team includes certified professionals with deep local market knowledge
- We provide personalized phone alerts about potential title issues
- We guarantee TRID-compliant documentation for lenders
- We maintain a 100% locally owned and operated business model
What people say
Great experience
Patient and explained everything
Made first-time home buying stress-free
Proactive communication
Exceptional closing support
Services
Title Insurance
Our title insurance services protect property buyers from financial loss due to title defects. We conduct comprehensive title searches to verify ownership and identify potential issues before closing. This one-time investment provides lifelong protection for property owners and their heirs, ensuring clear title transfer without renewal requirements.
Escrow Services
We provide secure escrow services for real estate transactions across Maryland. Our process ensures proper handling of funds and documents until all transaction conditions are met. This service protects all parties involved by maintaining strict compliance with contractual agreements and regulatory requirements throughout the closing process.
Real Estate Settlements
Our comprehensive settlement services cover residential, commercial, and new construction transactions. We coordinate all aspects of the closing process, including document preparation, lien resolution, and final fund distribution. With experienced staff and streamlined procedures, we ensure efficient, error-free closings for buyers, sellers, and lenders.
Commercial Transactions
We specialize in complex commercial real estate transactions, including office buildings and multi-family units. Our team stays current with evolving commercial regulations to ensure timely closings. We provide tailored title searches and due diligence support for high-value business property transfers throughout Frederick and surrounding areas.
New Construction Support
We offer specialized title and escrow services for new construction projects in Frederick. Our team works closely with builders to manage pre-construction liens, lot transfers, and final home closings. This dedicated support streamlines the construction process while maintaining strict title integrity throughout the development cycle.
People
Dan Martz
Title Officer
With over 20 years of experience in real estate settlements, Dan Martz specializes in guiding first-time homebuyers through the closing process. His expertise in title insurance and client education has earned him multiple positive testimonials for making complex transactions understandable and stress-free.
Maria Strite
Title Officer
Maria Strite brings extensive experience in Maryland real estate law to her role as Title Officer. She focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate document preparation for all transaction types. Her attention to detail contributes significantly to the company's reputation for error-free closings.
David Silverman
Legal Services
David Silverman of Skyline Legal Services provides specialized support for distressed property transactions. His expertise in short sale negotiations helps homeowners resolve difficult real estate situations while maintaining legal compliance throughout the process.
Questions
What title insurance services do you offer?
We provide both owner's and lender's title insurance policies that protect against title defects. Our comprehensive title searches identify potential issues before closing, ensuring clear property transfer with lifelong coverage.
How do you support real estate agents?
We offer realtors a single point of contact, timely title commitments, and proactive communication throughout transactions. Our TRID-compliant services and digital document handling streamline the closing process for residential and commercial properties.
Can you handle commercial property transactions?
Yes, we specialize in commercial real estate closings including office buildings and multi-family units. Our team stays current with commercial regulations to ensure timely, compliant transfers of business properties.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Frederick, Montgomery, and Washington counties in Maryland, with escrow services available statewide. Our expertise extends to both urban and rural real estate transactions throughout the region.
How does your closing process work?
Our closing process begins with a comprehensive title search, followed by document preparation and escrow management. We maintain constant communication with all parties, ensuring proper fund distribution and final deed recording at settlement.
Reviews (3)
Daniel Arreola
Jan 01, 2022
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I have followed up with Daniel P Martz regarding a final title policy I need to send to our investor 5 times and have not heard back yet I called them and they said we will get you your documents by the end of the day that never happened. This loan closed over 6 months ago now and we still don't have our documents to provide our investor.
Nicholas Duvall
Dec 27, 2017
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We use this company every time we have some work to be done. Excellent and friendly staff who know exactly what they're doing!
Scott R.
Sep 28, 2011
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Who actually reads reviews for title companies? Worse, who actually writes reviews for them? But I'm gonna write one and give out some stars, because Dan at UTS helped me out today. Several years ago, United Title helped me "record" a personal mortgage from a family member. For the pleasure of paying a hefty recordation fee to the county, along with the proper paperwork prepared by UTS - that made the loan all official, so I could write the interest off my income taxes. (On a side note, this is the kind of stuff that internet players like Virgin Money make simple - except they
