A decade ago, First Title introduced the nation's first instant GFE and closing cost calculator with the proprietary FirstVision program. Sensing opportunity to expand, President Steve Papermaster made strategic acquisitions to diversify First Title's footprint. Today, in the midst of the COVID-19 Crisis, the investment in cutting edge technology, diversified markets, and long term vision positions the company to seize more opportunities.

Attorneys Bob Karlseng and Claude Rich co-founded Texas Title with a local focus and grassroots standards. They launched their full-service agency in 2013 and have quickly expanded to 9 locations across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, plus a satellite office serving Houston. The team at Texas Title found opportunities in the midst of March mayhem, and now they have eyes on expanding while larger competitors contract.

As we open Q2 of 2020, the world, and the real estate profession as we knew it have changed dramatically. Some adjustments will be temporary. Others will transform our business model for years to come. In this episode of the Insider Report, we call on Ryan Marrie, President of Ohio Real Title. Ryan delivers a recap of the March Madness from his front row seat, an assessment of where we stand, and how he's managing his company for the rest of 2020 and beyond. 

Days seem like weeks, and weeks feel like months ago. March of 2020 goes down as a period that none of us in the real estate industry, or our nation, will ever forget. As we open Q2, there are more questions than answers. In this episode, we call on WFG Executive VP for Agency Development Chuck Cain to offer an update, provide perspective, and share guidance for the next 60-90 days. There will no doubt be challenges, but also opportunities.

COVID-19, the coronavirus, has shut down the US economy and that includes the real estate market. How long will this last? When will things start returning to normal? What's the forecast for the rest of 2020 & beyond? And what impact will this unexpected timeout have on the future of the real estate industry? Will it accelerate change in technology and streamline transactions? For answers and guidance to these questions and more, Insider Host Brian Bushlach calls on WFG Founder and Executive Chairman Patrick Stone.

Journalist, entrepreneur and respected observer Brad Inman is the most connected professional in the real estate industry. In this episode of the WFG Insider Report, Inman joins Host Brian Bushlach to share how his small town upbringing led to a big-time role in America's most pivotal industry. Inman also provides key information on the direction of the real estate profession in this time of crisis, along with key advice for those looking to capitalize as the industry continues to evolve.

Even the most seasoned real estate professionals are struggling with unforeseen challenges as our nation shuts down to fight the spread of the coronavirus. Low interest rates complicate the situation as a crush of consumers rush to refinance. In this episode Chuck Cain, WFG's Executive VP for Agency Development, joins Insider Host Brian Bushlach to share his insight, offer advice, and provide a forecast for what lies ahead in the real estate market.

We live & work in a profession that is influenced by external factors that are beyond our control. Events a world away can impact or extend to our local markets. So how do you build a business that can sustain these market fluctuations? Jonathan Holfinger from NW Title in Columbus, Ohio joins Insider Host Brian Bushlach to share how he's diversified his business. And his "secret" to success? Well, it's no secret: good old fashioned hard work!

The global and national economy is already feeling the impact of the coronavirus. In spite of near record low mortgage interest rates, the US real estate market may also be impacted due to consumer anxiety or uncertainty. In this timely episode, WFG Founder and Executive Chairman Patrick Stone joins Host Brian Bushlach to share his advice for real estate professionals and independent title agents, and to provide insight and outlook for what's ahead.

Communicate. Collaborate. Coexist. A decade ago, Patrick Stone founded WFG National Title on "The Three C's". Now, as WFG celebrates it's 10th Anniversary, we'll welcome real estate and marketing leaders from across the country to Summit, March 15-19 in Orlando. In this episode Justin Stutz, VP for Strategic Growth at West, a Williston Financial Group Company, joins Host Brian Bushlach to preview what will be WFG's biggest and best event ever.