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Insights on agent-owned title companies, AfBA compliance, and strategies for building equity through title company ownership.
How Agent-Owned Title Companies Actually Make Money
Agent-owned title companies earn revenue from premium splits, closing fees, and escrow services. Learn how the revenue model works and how ownership returns flow to agent-members.
Title States vs Attorney States: Where Agent-Owned Title Companies Thrive
Title states let title companies handle closings independently, while attorney states require lawyer involvement. Learn which states are best for agent-owned title operations.
How Affiliated Business Arrangements Work in Real Estate
An affiliated business arrangement (AfBA) lets real estate agents co-own a title company under RESPA Section 8(c)(4). Here's how the structure works in practice.
What Is an Agent-Owned Title Company?
An agent-owned title company is a title insurance agency co-owned by real estate agents through a joint venture AfBA. Learn how the model works and why agents are exploring it.