FIRPTA
Title Issues
Edina Realty Title
Title Commitment/Search
Just for Fun
100

What is the FIRPTA withholding percentage?
10%
15%
20%
25%

15%

100

What does LOI stand for?

Letter of Indemnity

100

ERT closing for the buyer and seller. Is a wire fee charged to send out seller proceeds?

No

100

Minnesota does not require a survey with every closing.  They do require a similar less extensive product called a _____________________.

Plat Drawing

100

What was the first ERT office Claire worked in?

Blaine

200

Do we withhold for FIRPTA for a resident alien/green card?

No

200

Old mortgage on the title work? What needs to be recorded?

Satisfaction of Mortgage
OR Release of Mortgage
OR Certificate of Release

200

What percentage of closings in the title industry occurs on Fridays?  
35%, 40%, 45%, 50%

40%

200

What are the two types of title insurance policies?

Owners

Lenders

200

How long has Chelsea worked for ERT?

8 years

300
Where are FIRPTA withholdings sent after closing?
The IRS
300

A contractor has ________ days from the work start date to file a lien against a property.  
90, 120, 150, or 180

120 days

300

Who is the President of Edina Realty Title?

Brad Fisher

300

What title tool provides instruction to clear title and to insure first lien position for the new lender?

Title Commitment

300

Dana has been with ERT for 21 years.  How many offices has she worked out of during that time?

5
Maple Grove, Blaine, North Oaks, Monticello, and Highland Park

400

What year did FIRPTA Act start?  
1970, 1975, 1980, or 1985

1980

400

Any work done in the last ______ months require a lien waiver from the contractor.

6 months

400

How many title offices does Edina Realty Title have?  21, 24, 27, or 30

21

400

The time period between the closing date and recording date is called?

Gap Period

400

On May 1, 2022, Jaclyn will have been with ERT for _______ years.

5

500

What does FIRPTA stand for?

 Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act

500

An Attorney filed case to clear up a title issue is called a _______________?

Quiet title action - seller needs to hire an attorney

500

What amount will Edina Realty Title accept from a buyer via personal check? 

Up to $4,000.00

500

Is title insurance paid annually?  

No - paid at closing - one and done

500

Claire, Dana, Chelsea, and Jaclyn have a combined total of ________________  years title industry experience.

Claire - 6 years
Dana -  21 years
Jaclyn - 21 years
Chelsea