Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I get started?

We’ll send you a quote that’s easy to understand within 24 hours. If you decide to move forward, have your real estate agent or attorney name us in the sales contract as your title service provider. Send us the contract and we’ll take over from there.

Where are you located?

Yes, we have a branch location in Miami near Brickell City Center and a branch location in Boca Raton near Boca Town Center Mall. However, we are always available online with mobile notaries to close throughout the state of Florida who will travel to you for the closing!

How do I know Best Value Title is secure?

We keep customer and transaction information secure with our SOC 2 Accredited and ALTA Privacy Best Practices closing software and document storage system.

How do you transfer funds?

Most of our funds are transferred electronically by wires from the bank. Occasionally, a physical check will be issued and mailed with tracking. After your closing, we disburse funds to sellers electronically within 1 hour. We pay out commissions to brokers electronically within 1 hour, too. If you want, we can notify you by text that the funds have transferred (FYI – we also can text you as your preferred communication method for things like the status of your order, items needed from you, or an invite for your scheduled closing.)

How much do Best Value Title services cost?

Our services cost $495 on purchases and $595 on refinances.

Do you work with real estate agents and brokers?

Yes, all the time. Just let us know who you are working with and we’ll do the rest. If you’re an agent or broker, contact us at 954.300.2465 to get started or use our quick quote request and online portal to create an order.

What are title related closing costs?

These are the fees that are related to handling the closing. On one side, you have the fees for the closing company to handle the transaction as a neutral third party. And, on the other side, there are fees related to clearing and ensuring clean title. An example of these fees are the policy premium, the endorsements, the search and examination. And, lastly there is the cost of the actual title insurance. Other title related costs may include: recording fees, taxes, state stamps, lien search, Home Owner Association or Condo Association Estoppel fees, etc.

What are all these policies? Do I really need all these?

There are typically two policies in each transaction. You have a Lender’s Title Insurance Policy that covers the amount of the loan which protects the lender (The loan amount is usually different from the full property value.) Additionally, you have an Owner’s Title Insurance Policy, which protects your interest in the property.

What is a title?

Title is ownership in a property. For a residence or land transaction, title is the deed recorded with the county that states that you own the property.

What is title insurance?

Title insurance protects you against others claims of ownership or right to use your property. It can also cover legal costs. Title insurance is not homeowner’s insurance for things like hurricanes or fires which you will purchase separately. Title insurance specifically protects the right to live in and own the real property.