For Sale By Owner, or FSBO, is the process of selling real estate where a seller represents themselves during the selling process. Monarch Title Company averages over 150 FSBO closings per year and are happy to answer questions regarding this process.  

For Sale By Owner Assistance:

Monarch Title Company’s job is to make sure all the paperwork is in order, conduct a title search, and order the items needed to transfer property ownership. The title search is a public records examination of the property’s title. This search determines if the property is clear of liens and eligible for sale. A title search will uncover issues, so they can be resolved before the closing. Monarch Title strongly recommends the use of a licensed realtor.

Services provided by Monarch Title Company:

Closing Facilitation

Monarch Title Company will facilitate the closing on neutral ground. As an impartial service provider. The title agency does not work for the buyer over the seller or vice versa. We collect all the paperwork necessary for both sides, making sure it’s filled out properly and signed. Having a second set of eyes looking over everything is especially helpful in a by-owner transaction.

Paperwork Filing

The title agency files the closing paperwork with the appropriate government agencies and makes sure the buyer, seller, and mortgage lenders all get copies of the closing documents.

Escrow and Notary Services

Title agencies can also act as escrow agents, hold earnest money, and disburse funds. They can also provide notary services for document completion.

The important thing to remember is that we are here to help you with your by-owner transaction when you might not have any other real estate professionals assisting you and looking over the contract to make sure everything is in order.