Business Details
Your Trusted Title Insurance and Closing Services in Kansas City
As the oldest title insurance company in Kansas, we have built a legacy of excellence since 1857. Our commitment to outstanding service and convenience has led us to pioneer Smarter Closings, a mobile solution that brings transactions directly to clients. With deep roots in the Kansas City community, we combine centuries of experience with modern innovation to deliver accurate title work, escrow services, and closing solutions. Our team of seasoned professionals serves residential and commercial clients across Kansas and Missouri, prioritizing reliability and competitive rates. From traditional office closings to our iconic green mobile units, we adapt to meet the evolving needs of real estate professionals and their clients.Our history of adaptabilityfrom Samuel F. Atwood's founding in 1857 through Harold C. Short's expansion to today's Smarter Closingsdemonstrates our enduring dedication to industry leadership. We maintain licensing in both Kansas and Missouri while continuously investing in cutting-edge technology to enhance transaction accuracy and efficiency. This blend of heritage and innovation positions us as trusted partners for all title insurance needs in the Greater Kansas City area.
Services
Title Insurance
Closing Services
Escrow Services
Smarter Closings
Foreclosure Reports
1031 Exchanges
Highlights and features
- We are the oldest continuously operating title company in Kansas since 1857
- Our Smarter Closings service provides free mobile closing solutions
- Experienced professionals serve both residential and commercial clients
- Fully licensed in Kansas and Missouri with regional expertise
- We maintain multiple office locations across the Kansas City metro area
Services
Title Insurance
Our title insurance policies protect property owners and lenders against financial loss from title defects. We provide both owner's and lender's policies with comprehensive coverage options. Our experienced examiners ensure accurate title searches and risk assessment.
Smarter Closings
This mobile closing service brings full transaction capabilities directly to clients. Our equipped vehicles enable document signing at convenient locations, reducing travel requirements while maintaining security and professionalism.
Escrow Services
We manage escrow accounts and coordinate fund transfers for real estate transactions. Our process ensures all conditions are met before disbursement, maintaining impartiality and regulatory compliance throughout the transaction.
Foreclosure Reports
These reports identify potential title issues affecting properties in foreclosure proceedings. Our detailed examination helps lenders and attorneys understand ownership history and encumbrances impacting the title status.
1031 Exchanges
We facilitate like-kind property exchanges under IRS Section 1031 guidelines. Our documentation and escrow services help investors defer capital gains taxes through proper exchange structuring.
Questions
What title insurance services do you offer?
We provide residential and commercial title insurance policies, including owner's policies, lender's policies, and extended coverage options to protect against title defects.
How do Smarter Closings work?
Our mobile closing service brings the transaction to your location with fully equipped vehicles, allowing flexible scheduling and on-site document execution without office visits.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve the entire Kansas City metropolitan area, including Kansas and Missouri locations like Overland Park, Leavenworth, and Lee's Summit.
Can I schedule closings online?
Yes, our website offers online closing scheduling with confirmation within one business day, though availability depends on existing commitments and travel times.
What additional services are available?
We offer foreclosure reports, 1031 exchange documentation, witness closings, and O&E reports, along with traditional escrow and title insurance services.
Reviews (3)
Witold Rzepnicki
May 21, 2021
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Let's just say we go it done in the end. I would never recommend this company due to the lack of professionalism, lack of responsiveness and just plain rudeness of some of the closing staff. They even dropped the ball on our final settlement check. It was supposed to be overnighted to us, but it ended up taking a week to receive through the slowest version of FedEx.
Marice Ballesteros
Jun 05, 2020
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Can't say enough good things. We have a property company and have used many title companies. This was by far the best. Efficient, knowledgeable, and quick to answer questions. And guess what, genuinely Nice! Would totally recommend.
Christy Crews
Jul 31, 2019
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I had the absolute worst experience with this title company. They missed documents in the stack we had to sign. My lender alerted them to this on Tuesday (the day after our closing) and I had to follow up Thursday because I hadn't heard a thing about when/if the loan would fund or disposition of funds. The closing staff is about as non-detailed oriented as I've ever seen; uninterested in customer service, or educating themselves to answer questions correctly. Nothing is ever their fault. I was told a large sum of money would be disbursed by wire; found out 2 days later as I panicked that it was
