Borders & Borders
Margo
Contracts
Title
Referrals
100

How many Borders are currently working at Borders & Borders?

4- Harry, John, Margo, and David.

100

How many animals do I have?

3- two German Shepherds and a cat

100

Who signs a purchase contract?

Buyer and Seller

100

What does a title exam look for?

Title issues like mortgages, liens, unpaid taxes, and estates.

100

Joey is a new real estate agent looking for a title company that makes him feel welcome and can help answer his questions when tricky situations come up. Is he a good referral?

Yes! I love chatting with new real estate agents to let them know what sets Borders & Borders apart from other title companies. 

200

How many years has Borders & Borders been in business?

54!

200

What is my favorite color?

Orange

200

Who pays earnest money?

The buyer

200

How long does a mortgage payoff take to get?

Anywhere from a few hours to several months depending on the lender

200

Natalie is buying a house from her mom without real estate agents. Is she a good refferal? 

Yes! FSBO clients are great referrals. 

300

What non-profit has Borders & Borders done every single closing for?

Habitat for Humanity

300

Where did I go to undergrad?

Bellarmine University

300

What is a contingency? 

A contract clause that makes the agreement dependent on certain conditions being met. If these conditions are not fulfilled, one or both parties may be released from their obligations without penalty.

300

How do we know what property is being transferred on a deed?

The legal description of the property

300

Clark is a lender looking for a title company to send closings to that can run title and close quickly and efficiently. Is he a good referral? 

Yes! Lenders are also great referrals for us. I'm always looking to connect with lenders because they have a lot of influence on where closings end up closing at. 

400

What tradition does Borders & Borders have for first time home buyers?

The first time home buyer bell

400

What is my favorite movie?

Mamma Mia!

400

What date is the execution date on a contract?

The latest date any party to the transaction signs.

400

What is the name for the type of transaction where a property is purchased with a mortgage or liens still attached?

Subject to

400

Jake is an investor looking for an attorney that can help guide him on his wholesale deals. Is he a good referral? 

Yes! We work with all kinds of investors. Whether you are interested in wholesaling, flipping, buying and holding, refinancing, or other creative deals we've seen it all. 

500

Who does Borders & Borders represent in a closing?

In a lender transaction, we represent the lender. In a cash closing, we represent the buyer. 

500

How many tattoos do I have?

7

500

How long does a contract need to be to be valid?

There is no length requirement 

500

What is a quitclaim deed?

A deed that does not guarantee the quality of the title. The grantor simply conveys any interest they may have in the property, but makes no promise that the title is free of liens, claims, or other encumbrances.

500

Matt owns an Airbnb and wants to sell it so that he can purchase a long term rental. Is he a good referral? 

Yes! This is a great referral for a 1031 exchange which our office handles.