In episode 49 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner welcomes back title expert Knox Mailhes, Vice President at Integrity Title Solutions, to discuss the state of the title market. They cover recent trends, the impact of falling mortgage rates, and Knocks’ insights from 20 years in the industry—from booming refinancing to today’s slowdown.

Tune in for valuable perspectives on navigating the challenges and opportunities in the title industry today.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:23] Agent-centric title company approach.

[00:07:17] Collaboration in real estate.

[00:08:26] Client experience during real estate closings.

[00:12:39] Title process education opportunities.

[00:17:04] Embracing AI in title industry.

[00:19:41] Daughters' college studies and activities.

[00:22:56] Title insurance education importance.

[00:27:20] Importance of choosing the right title company.

[00:30:25] Title search challenges in municipalities.

[00:34:46] Parenting and time with family.

[00:36:10] Connecting with people.

QUOTES

• "Your name is on the contract, not the lender or title company." -Blake Elsner
• "If we make a mistake, own it, but come back out of it and know that we've got some kind of a solution to make it right." -Knox Mailhes
• "People, I feel like the most successful people are always making moves during like down times because those are the times to like shift your strategies." -Blake Elsner

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Blake Elsner

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bpelsner/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blake.elsner/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-elsner-a04396b5/

Knox Mailhes

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/knoxmailhes/ 

WEBSITES

Elevate with Elsner Podcast: https://elevatewithelsnerpodcast.com/

Elsner Real Estate: https://www.bradagent.com/

Integrity Title Solutions: https://www.integritytitlesolutions.com/