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OPEN TITLE After all parties have agreed to all the terms of the contract and the executed date is filled in, a copy of the contract and the earnest money must be delivered to the title company. The title company, a disinterested third party, must remain neutral throughout the transaction. They will carry out all the instructions of your contract, and provide the title insurance. The address of the title company chosen will be on your contract, so you can communicate with them freely. Generally, your real estate agent will contact the title company for all key factors and he/she will review your final figures before closing. A good real estate agent can review the hud-1(closing statement) and make sure you have not been incorrectly charged. Here is a partial list of possible title companies you may want to use:
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