TALLAHASSEE REPORT

The Florida Land Title Association's Newsletter.

This newsletter is designed to bring you information that has occurred within the association?and industry?in the previous month. We hope you will find this to be informative and keep you up-to-date.

ALTA's Curative Work Study

As title professionals, you understand and appreciate all the work that happens behind the scenes to insure a clean title and protect what is likely your customer’s biggest purchase. Although technology has advanced, a title professional’s curative work is not simply an automated “Google search” of the public record. The curative work you perform as title professionals is what makes the public record current and accurate. Without the work of the title insurance industry, the public record would become less and less reliable over time.??

New this year, ALTA’s Title Insurance Curative Work Study aims to collect data that demonstrates the value of title insurance and the work of the industry, and helps counter the assumption made by critics, disruptors, policymakers, and the media that advances in technology and an “simple” automated search of the public record is and will continue to be sufficient to support quality protection. Your participation will help ALTA and the industry quantity the value of curative efforts and highlight how much time, money, and energy a title professional spends on each of the basic functions that go into producing a title product.? Important Things to Note:

This study will take less than 15 minutes to complete!

Your individual responses will remain anonymous and only aggregated data will be reported.

Most questions ask for estimates or ranges. Don’t worry about providing exact figures.

Before you start the study, we suggest you discuss this topic with others in your organization. If someone else in your company if better equipped to complete this study, please forward them this email.

All responses must be submitted by Monday, March 18th.

Click HERE to Complete the Study

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ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS

Get Certified with CLT Institute: Earn Your CLC or CLS Designation!

The Certified Land Title Institute (CLT) is gearing up for the Certified Land Closer (CLC) and Certified Land Searcher (CLS) examinations on Saturday, June 1, 2024.

Key Details:

Location: Keep an eye out for your exam location details in your application approval letters.

CE Credits: Successful licensed title agents can earn 10 Continuing Education Credits upon passing the exam.

Qualifications to Take the Exam:

1. Experience: Applicants need a solid five (5) years of full-time experience in Florida with an Abstract or Title Insurance Company, or Agent thereof. Two (2) years out-of-state experience can substitute for one (1) year of Florida experience, with a maximum of four (4) years allowed.

2. Forms to Submit:

• Completed Application (CLC or CLS) from the applicant.
• Completed Employer’s Certification from the Manager or immediate supervisor, confirming the applicant’s experience and qualifications.
• Detailed resume showcasing title insurance experience, including positions held, dates of employment, and duties performed.

3.? Fees: Pay both application and examination fees conveniently through the Payment link on the CLT Institute homepage.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to advance your career! Encourage your qualified staff members to take the plunge and elevate their expertise. Let's grow together!

Apply Today!

ADVOCATE.

Almost there! We are in the final week of the 2024 Florida Legislative Session and a lot has happened or is still happening in Tallahassee. We will wait for Session to officially close-out to see where things fall but be sure to check out the Legislative Tracking page to see bill status. Estoppel (SB 278 awaits final passage in the House to be heard on 3/6), mixed use development (Icon Brickell), and easements are also still in the process.?

CONNECT.

Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurant, Jacksonville, Florida

March 13, 2024, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Includes: Beer, Wine, and appetizers.?

Registration Required

Register Today!

More Upcoming Networking Events

Thank you to those that have already signed up to Sponsor!

AccuTitle, Agents National Title Insurance Company,?Blue Brick Title and Escrow, CATIC, FNF?Family of Companies, ME Land Services,?Perdido Title and Abstract,?Real Res, Reliable Lien Search,?Total FIRPTA,?Skyline Lien Search,?Unik Title, BankUnited, Proplogix, Stewart Title,?Notary Closers, Mobile Homes Titles Unlimited, INC., Attorneys' Title?Fund?Services, and Westcor Land Title Insurance?Co.

Become a sponsor. To align your company with a specific networking event, kindly reach out to Rebecca at?[email protected]?for more information.

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FLTA Members, did you know the FLTA offers members an?exclusive title industry social media platform called?Community?

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?EDUCATE.

Attendees will have a better understanding of:

• Long and Short Form Commitments
• Owners Policy and Loan Policy - Coverage and Exclusions Changes
• Endorsements

This webinar is approved for 1 Standard CE Credit (Agents)

1General CLE Credit?(Attorneys)

1 Real Estate Certification Credit?(Attorneys)

Pre-Registration Required

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Register Today!

Attendees will have a better understanding of:

• What a 1031 Exchange is
• Reasons Taxpayers Exchange
• Property excluded from 1031 Treatment
• Benefits and Potential Hazards in a 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange

This webinar is approved for 1 Standard CE Credit (Agents)

1General CLE Credit?(Attorneys)

1 Real Estate Certification Credit?(Attorneys)

Pre-Registration Required

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Reserve You Spot Today!

?On Demand Classes

The Florida Land Title Association is focused on bringing relevant educational opportunities to the industry in 2024.?

On-Demand Classes can be accessed on our school web page, Florida Land Title Association's School (teachable.com)

(Recommend Google Chrome)

Courses approved for CE and CLE Credit

• Uncovering Unrecorded Debt and Municipal Liens?(CE/CLE Approved)?
• Financial Abuse of Older Adults?(ETHICS CE/CLE Approved)?
• Land Surveys?(CE Approved)?

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Committees

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Purpose:?The Committee shall investigate and make reports on laws and decisions which vitally affect the abstract and title business in Florida.

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Purpose:?Provide educational opportunities to the membership and potential membership of the Association.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Purpose:?Expand the Membership of the Association.

CYBER SECURITY COMMITTEE

Purpose: The committee focuses on technology affecting the Title Industry and to assist in the development and promotion of cyber fraud awareness.

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Login is the same as your?FLTA account.??

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Are you an employer looking to hire? Do you know someone interested in a career in the Title Industry?

The FLTA has you covered. Check out?Florida Runs on Title InsuranceTM to learn more.?

Florida Land Title Association's mission is to support the land title profession for the?protection of property rights and the integrity and security of real estate transactions.

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