From Contract to Closing:
What Every Investor Needs to Know to Ensure Smooth Closings

with Ms. Deb Henderson / University Title Agency

Please Note: This Meeting will be a Zoom Meeting Only

Buying a property doesn't end when the seller accepts your offer. In many ways, that's when the real work begins.

Every real estate transaction depends on one critical question: Can the seller legally transfer clear, marketable title?

Whether you're purchasing your first investment property or adding another asset to your portfolio, understanding what happens between contract and closing can help you avoid costly surprises, unnecessary delays, and legal issues that may not become apparent until after you've taken ownership.

At this month's MREIA Main Meeting, we are honored to host Ms. Deb Henderson of University Title Agency in Manahawkin. Together, we will take a closer look at the title process, and Ms. Henderson will explain why it plays such an important role in every successful real estate transaction.

Our discussion will cover:

• Understanding marketable title and why it matters
• What a title search actually reveals
• Common issues, including liens, judgments, easements, restrictions, and other title defects
• How title issues are identified and resolved before closing
• The purpose of title insurance—and what it does (and doesn't) protect
• What investors should know before signing closing documents
• How to avoid problems that can delay—or even derail—a transaction

Whether you're buying, flipping, wholesaling, or holding investment properties, understanding the title and closing process is critical to protecting your investment. This meeting will explore the most common title, ownership, lien, survey, and closing issues that can impact real estate transactions--and how to identify and address them before they become costly problems.

Join us for an informative presentation that will help you better understand what happens from contract to closing, so you can approach your next transaction with greater confidence and know what to look for before you take title.

And Realtors Please Note:
This meeting is accredited for 2 CE credits for 2026.

So be sure to sign up at www.mreia.com

We look forward to seeing everyone on Zoom!