Business Details
Your Trusted Title Partner in Missouri
Preferred Land Title has built a reputation for professionalism and excellence in real estate transactions. We specialize in issuing title insurance commitments and policies through national underwriters, ensuring secure and efficient Missouri real estate transactions. Our services include comprehensive title searches using proprietary title plants and courthouse records, settlement services for residential and commercial properties, and simple escrow solutions. For complex escrow needs and 1031 tax-deferred exchanges, we collaborate with Preferred Escrow Company.Our team coordinates title work across all Missouri counties, prioritizing customer success through tailored service. With 42 years of legal expertise, our President Cara Detring, a former ALTA and MLTA president, leads a team of experienced title examiners and closers. We partner with national underwriters, lenders, and realtors to deliver reliable solutions, combining technical precision with personalized attention to detail.
Services
Title Insurance
Title Searches
Settlement Services
Escrow Services
1031 Tax Deferred Exchange
Highlights and features
- We offer 42 years of title law expertise through President Cara Detring.
- Our team coordinates title work across all Missouri counties.
- We provide settlement services for both residential and commercial properties.
- We partner with national underwriters and lenders for comprehensive solutions.
- Our experienced closers prioritize timely, convenient transaction completions.
What people say
Smooth transactions
Experienced professionals
Timely service
Expert guidance
Statewide coverage
Services
Title Insurance
We issue title insurance policies through national underwriters to protect property owners and lenders against title defects. Our policies cover hidden risks like liens, forgeries, and ownership disputes. This service ensures financial security for real estate investments through comprehensive risk assessment and underwriting.
Title Searches
Our professional staff conducts detailed title searches using proprietary title plants and public records. We identify potential issues including liens, easements, and ownership disputes. This service provides critical due diligence for property transactions through systematic analysis of historical property data.
Settlement Services
We facilitate residential and commercial real estate closings with document preparation and fund disbursement. Our experienced closers coordinate transactions between buyers, sellers, and lenders. This service ensures legally compliant property transfers through accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.
Escrow Services
We provide escrow services for property transactions through Preferred Escrow Company. This includes managing funds and documents until transaction conditions are met. Our services protect all parties through neutral third-party oversight of complex real estate deals.
1031 Exchanges
We coordinate 1031 tax-deferred exchanges for investment property transactions. Our services help clients maintain capital through IRS-compliant exchange processes. This service requires specialized knowledge of tax regulations and meticulous transaction documentation.
People
Cara Detring
President
With 42 years of title law experience, Cara Detring leads as President. She previously served as President of the American Land Title Association and Missouri Land Title Association. Her legal expertise ensures high standards in title services.
Questions
What title services do you offer in Missouri?
We provide title insurance, title searches, settlement services, and escrow solutions through Preferred Escrow Company for all Missouri counties.
How experienced is your staff?
Our President has 42 years of title law experience, supported by professional examiners and closers with extensive industry knowledge.
Can you handle commercial real estate transactions?
Yes, we provide settlement services and title insurance for both residential and commercial properties statewide.
Do you offer 1031 exchange services?
Yes, we coordinate 1031 tax-deferred exchanges through our affiliated escrow company with IRS-compliant processes.
How quickly can you complete a title search?
Our efficient team typically completes title searches within standard industry timelines using comprehensive title plants and records.
Are your services available statewide?
We coordinate title work and services throughout all Missouri counties with multiple office locations and affiliations.
