Business Details
Your Trusted Title Insurance Partner in Durand, WI
Western Wisconsin Title Services has been serving Pepin, Buffalo, Dunn, and Eau Claire counties for over 30 years. Our professional and experienced staff delivers timely and cost-effective title and legal services through a unique affiliation with the law firm of Seifert & Schultz, S.C. We specialize in title insurance, closing services, and abstracts while maintaining memberships in the Wisconsin Land Title Association and American Land Title Association. Our team combines deep local expertise with cutting-edge technology to ensure seamless real estate transactions across multiple Wisconsin counties. Services
Title Insurance
Closing Services
Title Searches
Abstracts
Document Retrieval
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience serving Wisconsin counties
- Affiliated with Seifert & Schultz, S.C. for legal expertise
- Experienced staff providing timely services
- Offering a full range of title and legal services
- Serving multiple Wisconsin counties
Services
Title Insurance
Title insurance protects property owners and lenders against financial loss from title defects. Our policies cover legal defense costs and compensation for losses arising from ownership disputes, liens, or encumbrances. We partner with Stewart Title Guaranty Company, First American Title Company, and Old Republic Title Insurance to provide comprehensive coverage for residential and commercial properties.
Closing Services
We coordinate all aspects of real estate closings including document preparation, fund disbursement, and party coordination. Our experienced team ensures proper execution of deeds, mortgages, and security documents while maintaining strict compliance with state regulations. Closings are conducted at our offices in Durand, Alma, and Eau Claire with flexible scheduling options.
Title Searches
Our title searches examine public records to identify liens, judgments, or encumbrances affecting property ownership. This process verifies clear title transfer while identifying potential issues that must be resolved before closing. Most searches are completed within 48 hours using both historical records and digital databases for maximum accuracy.
Abstracts
We provide updated title abstracts that document property ownership history from original acquisition to current status. Our abstracts include all recorded documents affecting title including deeds, mortgages, and legal judgments. This service is essential for establishing clear ownership history and resolving title disputes.
Document Retrieval
Our express document retrieval service provides quick access to specific property records and legal documents. This includes historical deeds, mortgage records, and title-related paperwork stored in both physical and digital formats. We prioritize urgent requests while maintaining strict confidentiality protocols for sensitive information.
People
Suzanne L. Bignell
Manager - Durand Office
Suzanne L. Bignell brings extensive title industry experience to her role as Durand Office Manager. She oversees daily operations while ensuring compliance with state regulations and maintaining client relationships. Her leadership ensures efficient service delivery across multiple Wisconsin counties.
Jill Bauer
Title Agent
Jill Bauer serves as a dedicated title agent in the Durand office with specialized expertise in title insurance policies and real estate documentation. She works closely with clients to ensure smooth transaction processes while maintaining accuracy in title examinations and closing procedures.
Mary Braun
Closing Agent
Mary Braun specializes in real estate closings as a closing agent in the Alma office. With years of experience in transaction coordination, she ensures proper document execution and fund disbursement while providing personalized support to buyers and sellers.
Nicole DeGroot
Title Agent
Nicole DeGroot provides title insurance services and document preparation in the Alma office. Her attention to detail ensures accurate title examinations and timely policy issuance while maintaining compliance with industry standards for property transactions.
John Abrahamson
Title Agent
John Abrahamson serves Eau Claire clients as a title agent with expertise in title searches and abstract preparation. He combines technical knowledge with customer service skills to resolve title issues and ensure clear property transfers for residential and commercial clients.
Questions
What is title insurance and why do I need it?
Title insurance protects property owners and lenders against financial loss from title defects. It covers legal defense costs and compensation for ownership disputes, liens, or encumbrances that may affect property rights.
How do I order title services?
You can order our services through our online request form or by contacting any of our office locations. Our team will coordinate the necessary title examination, insurance, and closing services for your transaction.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Pepin, Buffalo, Dunn, Pierce, and surrounding Wisconsin counties with office locations in Durand, Eau Claire, Alma, and Menomonie for convenient client access.
Are your closing services available statewide?
While our offices are located in western Wisconsin, we provide closing services throughout the state. Our experienced team coordinates transactions in multiple counties with flexible scheduling options.
How quickly can you complete a title search?
Most title searches are completed within 48 hours using our comprehensive records database. We combine historical document analysis with digital resources to ensure thorough and timely examinations.
Do you offer legal services for real estate transactions?
Through our affiliation with Seifert & Schultz, S.C., we provide legal services including deed preparation, title opinions, and document drafting to support complete real estate transactions.