Part 2: Why You Need a Title Professional—Even After You Buy
Here’s a simple truth: most homeowners don’t know who handled their title insurance. It was arranged at closing, it’s buried in a folder somewhere, and they assume they’ll never need it again.
But as title fraud increases, and as more property records move online, it’s no longer enough to check the box at closing. You need a title partner—someone who can:
- Answer your questions years after the sale
- Investigate suspicious activity or errors in public records
- Guide you through correcting or clearing a title issue
- Be available when you refinance, transfer ownership, or set up a trust
- Advise you on preventing cyber threats and property scams
A good title insurance agent is like a good doctor or attorney: you hope you won’t need them often—but when something’s off, you’ll be thankful you know who to call.
Protecting Yourself Against Title Fraud
Here are my top five recommendations:
- Purchase Title Insurance – If you haven’t yet, don’t wait. This is your first and best defense.
- Work with Trusted Professionals – Not all title agents are the same. Choose experience, integrity, and local knowledge.
- Stay Alert to Email Scams – Never trust wire instructions sent by email alone. Confirm by phone.
- Check Public Records – Look up your deed every few years to make sure nothing’s changed.
- Use Strong Digital Practices – Use complex passwords, multi-factor authentication, and don’t click unknown links.
The Counsellors Title Promise
At Counsellors Title, we’ve been protecting New Jersey homeowners since 1996. With more than 40,000 transactions handled, we’ve seen it all—and we’re prepared for what’s next.
If you have questions about your current title, want a copy of your policy, or need a second opinion on something that doesn’t feel right, give us a call. You don’t have to wait for a crisis to know your title professional.
Your home is your sanctuary. Let’s make sure it stays yours.
Visit www.counsellorstitle.net or call us today.
About Counsellors Title Agency
We are an award-winning agency and one of New Jersey’s leading title insurance businesses, based in Toms River. Counsellors is known for its team of knowledgeable service professionals recognized for its exceptional title, settlement and escrow services, for all 21 New Jersey counties. Its glitch-free signature service provides confidence to home buyers, sellers, and industry professionals. The knowledge base of its staff has processed over $17 billion in orders and established itself as a pillar of trust and benchmark of excellence within the real estate community.