Closing Market Weekly

Wondering who is involved in a real estate closing and who actually does what? In Episode 37 of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan breaks down the three key players in every settlement: the signing agent, the title agent, and the escrow officer.If you're a new homeowner staring at a stack of closing documents, or you're about to be, this is the episode that makes sense of it all. Phillip explains exactly what each role does, why all three are required, and what happens to your title after you sign.0:00 Intro: Why homeowners need to know who's at the closing table0:31 Today's topic: the 3 key players in settlement services1:33 Player 1: The Signing Agent (Notary)1:46 Remote online notarization: how it works and why it's secure2:39 Player 2: The Title Agent3:18 Title insurance: what it actually protects3:57 The title agent's role in coordinating the closing4:00 Player 3: The Escrow Officer4:24 How the escrow officer manages the money5:19 Why the escrow officer has the final call6:05 What happens after you sign: recording the title at the county7:34 Why the trio only works when everyone stays in their lane8:31 Outro and subscribeThe signing agent verifies your ID, witnesses your signatures, and notarizes the documents.The title agent runs the title search, issues title insurance, and prepares the closing disclosure.The escrow officer holds the money, distributes it to the right parties, and records the new title.Remote online notarization (RON) is approved in most states and is fully secure.Your closing isn't truly done until the title is recorded with your county.Signing Services of America partners with closing teams nationwide to handle in-person and remote signings with zero friction. Book a call with Phillip directly: https://signingservicesofamerica.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=ep01_three_playersPhillip Hogan is the CEO of Signing Services of America and the author of Relentless Excellence: A Story of Family, Business Building, and Value-Driven Leadership. Closing Market Weekly is where real estate closings meet real-world insight.Subscribe for weekly insights from the front lines of real estate closings.#RealEstateClosing #TitleCompany #EscrowOfficer #NotarySigningAgent #Homebuyingreal estate closing, who is at a closing, signing agent, notary signing agent, title agent, escrow officer, title vs escrow, remote online notarization, closing disclosure, closing process, home buying, first time home buyer, real estate settlement, notarization3 PEOPLE AT YOUR CLOSING (Who Does What?)DescriptionTimestamps (confirm timestamps)Key TakeawaysFor Title Companies, Lenders, and Escrow FirmsAbout Phillip HoganHashtagsTags (separate field in YouTube upload)Thumbnail Text Suggestion