Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Title Insurance and Smarter Closings
As the oldest title insurance company in Kansas, we have dedicated ourselves to excellence since 1857. Our legacy of trust and reliability has been built through decades of delivering accurate title insurance, escrow services, and closing solutions tailored to the evolving needs of our clients. We pioneered the concept of Smarter Closings, offering 100% mobile, on-site settlement services that eliminate the need for traditional office visits. Our team of experienced professionals serves both residential and commercial clients across the Greater Kansas City area, operating under licenses in Kansas and Missouri. With a deep understanding of the real estate industry, we combine time-tested expertise with innovative technology to streamline transactions. Our commitment to convenience is exemplified by our fleet of mobile units, which bring the closing process directly to clients' preferred locations.We maintain rigorous standards for accuracy in title examinations and policy issuance, ensuring clients receive legally sound protections. As a family-owned business for much of our history, we prioritize personalized service while maintaining the operational scale to handle high-volume transactions. Our reputation as the second oldest continuously operating business in Kansas City reflects our adaptability and unwavering dedication to client satisfaction. Today, we continue to invest in digital tools that enhance transparency and efficiency while preserving the human touch that defines our customer relationships.
Services
Title Insurance
Closing Services
Escrow Services
Smart Closings
Foreclosure Reports
1031 Exchanges
O&E Reports
Witness Closings
Highlights and features
- We have operated continuously since 1857, making us Kansas' oldest title insurance company
- Our Smarter Closings system offers 100% mobile, on-site settlement services at no extra charge
- Licensed to provide title insurance in both Kansas and Missouri markets
- Experienced team handles residential, commercial, and 1031 exchange transactions
- We maintain the oldest abstract books in Leavenworth County for accurate title examinations
Services
Title Insurance
We provide comprehensive title insurance policies that protect property owners and lenders against potential claims from past ownership issues. Our policies cover residential, commercial, and investment properties across two states. With access to historical abstract books dating to 1857, we ensure thorough title examinations before issuing policies.
Smart Closings
Our proprietary mobile closing service brings the entire closing process directly to clients' preferred locations. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, our green vehicles function as mobile offices that enable real-time document adjustments and faster transaction completions. This service eliminates traditional office visit requirements while maintaining full legal compliance.
Escrow Services
We manage escrow accounts and coordinate fund transfers for real estate transactions of all sizes. Our system ensures secure handling of deposits, loan proceeds, and other financial elements throughout the closing process. This service applies to both residential and commercial property transfers across our licensed jurisdictions.
Questions
What is title insurance and why do I need it?
Title insurance protects property owners and lenders against financial loss from title defects that existed before the property's purchase. We provide this protection through thorough title examinations and comprehensive policies.
How do Smart Closings work?
Our mobile closing service allows transactions to occur at any convenient location. Clients schedule appointments online, and our trained closers bring all necessary equipment to complete the process on-site.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate throughout the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area, including both Kansas and Missouri jurisdictions. Our mobile services extend to all locations within this region.
What types of transactions do you handle?
We support residential, commercial, and investment property transactions. Our services include standard sales, foreclosures, 1031 exchanges, and both buyer and seller representation.
How long have you been in business?
We have operated continuously since 1857, making us the oldest title insurance company in Kansas and the second oldest business in Kansas City.
