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Essential Tools for Title Abstractors and Courthouse Researchers

Providing accurate on-site abstracting and research services direct from the courthouse can be a daunting task. TXDILAR members have found the following tools are essential for building a vibrant, efficient and professional title abstracting and courthouse research business. These, recommendations, from successful abstractors, include everything from training and continuing education for abstractors; to powerful online marketing strategies for abstractors; and the latest technology for controlling courthouse research cost while providing safe, superior service to clients.

Basic Training for Title Abstractors & Investors
 Real Estate Title Search Abstractor Basic Training
 Instructions for Preparing Abstracts of Titles. . . 
 Introduction to Real Estate Title Search: Abstractor Skills
 Courthouse Indexes Illustrated
 County Courthouse Book
How to search land records and make title examinations for profit (A hearthstone book)
Title Examiner (Career Examination Series) (Career Examination Series)
Title Basics: A Search and Exam Manual for Beginners
Handbook on Petroleum Land Titles
 Searching American Land and Deed Records
Complete Guide to Real Estate Tax Liens and Foreclosure Deeds
Owner Unknown: Your Guide to Real Estate Treasure Hunting

 

Intermediate and advanced abstractor training materials

 Interpreting Land Records
  Land & Property Research in the United States
 Forensic Procedures for Boundary and Title Investigation
 Senior Title Examiner
 Handbook for title examiners
 The way and the law of title insurance

 

State specific title training

 Texas Land Title Abstracts
 A hand book on Florida land titles;: A treatise for title examiners and abstracters.
 Pennsylvania Land Records: A History and Guide for Research
 South Dakota land title guide
 A Handbook For Texas Abstracters and Title Men
 A Handbook For Texas Abstracters and Title Men
 Virginia title examiner's manual,
 A Manual for Title Examiners in Virginia
 The lawyers' handbook on.Illinois law of title examination
 Deeds for California Real Estate
 
 

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Four Tech Tools for Research Professionals

(and one you should avoid at all costs!)

As an independent title abstractor or courthouse researcher  in a technological age there are some innovative tools that are essential to keeping your business efficient, competitive and profitable . . . and the one tool you should avoid at all costs.

 
Business Web Sites

It's hard to believe but with today's technology and less than $6 per month.anyone can create a professional looking  website in minutes without any programming knowledge at all. You can even promote your new website with $105 in FREE credits  from the some of the best web-based ad services like Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo just for trying the Omnis website builder to build your business website.

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Email marketing for title professionals
No matter what size your organization, staying in touch with your clients is critical. You can rely on a premier eMail Marketing service like iContact  to help you  build lasting relationships with your customers, members or clients.  Polls and Newsletters via email - 15 Day Free Trial

 

Business Insurance
Finding affordable errors and omissions insurance is no longer an option for independent title abstractors. (SIC 6541). Your clients rely on your work to make financial decisions where even a slight error on your part could cost the client thousands and even millions of dollars. That's why E&O insurance is required by most commercial clients and government licensing agencies. Your SIC Code is 6541. Click here to save 40% or more.
 

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Remote Access
Title professionals understand that safe, accurate searches can not be done anywhere outside the courthouse. But smart professionals know  how to access office computers from the courthouse or anywhere else. Now you can too with this Free Trial plus 10% Off!

 

Hand held scanners
The undisputed first choice in hand held scanners for title professionals and courthouse researchers is the Hewlett Packard Capshare. Unfortunately, HP stopped producing this model in 2000. But you can still occasionally find them online. We found ours on eBay. If you find one  -  grab it quick. We paid $700 for our first one and it paid for itself in less than two weeks. So we bought another. Now we wouldn't be without one. Click here to find yours!

 

Scanning / Image Management
For as little as $99, scanning and image management systems quickly pay for themselves  in saved paper and ink costs alone - plus- you won't spend hours searching for old paper files.

At $199 PaperPort Professional 11 by Nuance is probably the best choice to scan, organize and share documents for most growing abstract businesses.  But if your budget is tight or your just starting out,  you may want to consider the home office version for $99. 

 

Online Fax Services
Abstractors need  to send and receive faxes from wherever they are - even when there is no fax machine available. Online fax services make this possible and save title professionals a lot of time and money in the process.

eFax Plus and . RingCentral are the leading fax services most often used by independent abstractors we surveyed. Both companies offer free trials and local fax numbers.

 

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If you're still using a local printing company, you're probably paying way too much. Right now you can Save 35% Off All Letterhead, Brochures, Flyers and  Folders or get 75% Off Premium "Custom" Business Cards! with VistaPrint.

 
 
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