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Thursday, February 12, 2026

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.

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

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.

Thursday, January 22, 2026

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.

Thursday, January 8, 2026

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.