5 Things that makes Clarke Title different from other closing companies

1. Our attorneys and closing agents have accumulated decades of experience in real estate closings.


2. Clarke Title has an "open door" policy for agents and lenders to ask questions, so we may assist them in preparing for your settlment. We make ourselves available for real estate agents and lenders to contact attorneys after hours, should the need arise, to answer questions and resolve issues.


3. Attorneys at Clarke Title are consistently requested to provide education services for brokers, agents, and lenders.


4. We focus on quality. Clarke Title is not a title factory. We do not focus on completing the most number of closings, but rather to complete closings accurately, with the least problems, and minimizing problems after the closing.


5. We are continuously looking for ways to improve the settlement process, either through process improvements or adopting new technologies that allow us to offer you the best closing experience possible.
   

The Settlement Process

Many individuals are involved in the settlement process. The chart provides detail for the various activities and who is responsible for each step.

Settlement Process Flow Chart

Useful Links

First American Title
Realtor.com
Realty Locator
House Hunter
Fair Housing
One Book
Yellow Book
Washington Times
Washington Post
Fannie Mae
New Homes Guide
Penny Saver
Buy Bank Homes
Home Fair
Home Path
Home Store
Homes Database
Improve.net
Get Down Payment
homes.com
Home Gain

Maryland

Maryland Courts
Circuit Courts
General Assembly
Maryland Code
Department of Assessments and Taxation
Business Search
Real Property Search
Business License Information System
Maryland Insuarnce Administration
Secretary of State
Notary Information

Important Phone Numbers

Frederick Co.
Frederick Gas	301-662-2151
Potomac Edison	301-654-3317
Water Department	301-694-1179
Board of Education	301-694-1000
Tax Information	301-694-1960
Montgomery Co.
Washington Gas	703-750-1000
PEPCO	202-833-7500
WSSC	301-206-4001
Rockville Water	301-309-3370
Board of Education	301-279-3000
Revenue (Taxes)	301-217-1070
Washington, D.C.
Washington Gas	703-750-1000
PEPCO	202-833-7500
Water Department	202-442-8000
Board of Education	202-724-4289
Tax Information	202-727-6441