Business Details
49 Years
experience
Alaska Title Insurance & Escrow Services
Established in 1977, Kachemak Bay Title Agency is Alaska's only locally owned title insurance agency serving the Kenai Peninsula. Our team combines deep regional expertise with national underwriting capabilities to deliver seamless title and escrow services for residential and commercial real estate transactions. With over 45 years of experience protecting property rights, we prioritize community values while maintaining cutting-edge fraud prevention tools like our Seller Verify system developed with NotaryCam. Our dedicated professionals handle every transaction with personalized attention, ensuring all parties achieve secure, stress-free closings backed by comprehensive title insurance coverage. 
Services
Title Insurance
Escrow Services
Owner's Policy
Lender's Policy
Seller Verification
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We offer 45 years of Alaska-specific title insurance experience
- Our team includes certified escrow professionals with local market knowledge
- We developed the Seller Verify fraud prevention tool with NotaryCam
- We provide personalized service for every real estate transaction
- We maintain partnerships with national underwriters for comprehensive coverage
Services
Title Insurance
Title insurance protects property owners and lenders against financial loss from title defects. Our policies cover claims from liens, encumbrances, and ownership disputes. We provide both owner's policies and lender's policies to ensure complete protection for all real estate transactions.
Escrow Services
Our escrow services securely manage funds and documents during real estate transactions. We ensure all conditions are met before closing, maintaining impartial oversight of the transfer process. Our experienced escrow officers facilitate smooth closings for buyers, sellers, and lenders across Alaska.
Seller Verification
This innovative service verifies property seller identities through ID verification and knowledge-based authentication. Partnering with NotaryCam, we prevent real estate fraud by confirming ownership before listings. For $20, agents receive verified seller status to protect against listing fraud.
Title Search
We conduct comprehensive title searches to identify potential issues before closing. Our examiners review historical records to detect liens, encroachments, and ownership disputes. This process ensures clear title transfer and prevents future legal complications for property owners.
Closing Coordination
Our team coordinates all aspects of real estate closings, from document preparation to fund disbursement. We work with buyers, sellers, and lenders to ensure timely completion of transactions. Our local expertise streamlines the closing process across the Kenai Peninsula.
People
Chris Hough
President
With decades of Alaskan real estate experience, Chris leads our team in delivering expert title insurance solutions. He ensures our services maintain the highest standards of professionalism and customer satisfaction.
Heather Lewis
Escrow Officer
Heather manages escrow operations with meticulous attention to detail. Her extensive experience ensures smooth transaction processing for clients across the Kenai Peninsula.
Mary Frengle
Title Examiner
Mary conducts thorough title examinations to identify potential issues. Her expertise in Alaskan property records helps protect clients from future ownership disputes.
Lisa Ravenscroft
Escrow Assistant
Lisa supports our escrow team with efficient document management. Her organizational skills help maintain timely processing of real estate transactions.
Brittnee Winslow
Customer Service
Brittnee provides exceptional client support for all title insurance inquiries. Her friendly approach ensures clients receive clear guidance throughout the transaction process.
Questions
What is title insurance and why do I need it?
Title insurance protects against financial loss from title defects like liens or ownership disputes. It ensures your property rights are secure after closing.
How does your Seller Verify tool prevent fraud?
Our tool uses ID verification and knowledge-based authentication to confirm seller identities before listings, preventing property sale impersonation scams.
What areas do you serve?
We serve the entire Kenai Peninsula from Homer to Seward, providing title insurance and escrow services for all Alaskan real estate transactions.
What types of title policies do you offer?
We provide both owner's policies for property buyers and lender's policies to protect mortgage providers' security interests.
Reviews (1)
Ward Sigmac
Dec 26, 2021
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We recently used Kachemak Bay Title Agency to close on our home. It was a great experience. Heather was a huge help, delightful to work with and was very knowledgeable about the process. I would recommend them to anyone. Great service! Friendly staff. Not sure what else youd need from a title agency.