Stewart Title Appleton

About 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. May we continue to raise awareness and support those affected by this disease as we honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Fall is a good time to give your home a little extra attention before cooler temperatures arrive. 🍂

From preparing your HVAC system to clearing leaves away from your foundation, a few seasonal maintenance tasks can help keep your home comfortable and ready for the months ahead.

Save these fall maintenance steps and check off your to-dos before the temperatures drop.

Professionalism and safety go hand in hand.

There are certain things every REALTOR® should feel comfortable doing, even if they seem awkward in the moment:
✔️ Asking for identification
✔️ Verifying client information
✔️ Sharing your location with a colleague
✔️ Bringing someone along to a showing
✔️ Ending an interaction that feels unsafe

Setting boundaries doesn't make you difficult. It makes you prepared.

This REALTOR® Safety Month, let's normalize safety practices that help protect real estate professionals every day.

Happy Dolly Day! 💕 A little 9 to 5, title insurance edition.

Tumble out of bed, pour yourself a cup of ambition, and get to work clearing titles, closing deals, and protecting property rights. 🏡

Because in the title world, we work 9 to 5 making sure homeownership is protected. Happy Dolly Day! 💗 09/25/26

REALTOR® Safety Month is not just about protecting real estate professionals. Home sellers should also take precautions to help keep themselves, their families and their belongings safe throughout the home selling process.
While thefts and other incidents are uncommon, taking proactive steps can help reduce potential risks.

Here are five ways homeowners can stay safer when selling their home:

1. Know who is entering your home. Ask your real estate agent to verify the identity of visitors and make it clear that you do not want anyone in your home whose identity has not been confirmed.
2. Secure valuables and personal information. Remove or safely store keys, jewelry, electronics, cash, credit cards, bills, documents containing personal information, weapons, family photos and calendars or reminders.
3. Be prepared for open houses. Ask visitors to sign in and enter and exit through a designated door. Your agent should accompany visitors to areas such as the garage or backyard and ensure doors and windows remain secure.
4. Use caution with unexpected visitors. If someone arrives without an appointment, do not open the door. Ask them to contact your real estate agent to schedule a visit.
5. Verify anyone claiming to be a buyer’s agent. If an agent arrives unexpectedly, contact your real estate agent to confirm the appointment before allowing access to your home.

Selling your home should be an exciting experience. Taking a few simple precautions can help you focus on what matters most while protecting yourself, your home and your belongings.

Learn more about REALTOR® safety resources, including checklists and other tools, at www.stewart.com/en/quick-links/safety.

As real estate professionals, your digital presence is a powerful business tool, but the information you share online can also create unintended risks.
From posting your location in real time to sharing personal details about your family, seemingly harmless updates can leave more of your digital footprint exposed than you realize.

In this article, we're exploring:

✅ What a digital footprint is
✅ Common oversharing mistakes real estate professionals make online
✅ How to better protect your personal information
✅ A simple "Think Before You Post" checklist to help safeguard your privacy

Real estate safety doesn't stop at the office, a showing, or an open house. It extends to every post, photo and update you share online.

Read the article and take a few minutes to review your own digital footprint today: https://www.stewart.com/en/insights//real-estate-agent-safety-for-personal-protection-and-cybersecurity

Real Estate Agent Safety for Personal Protection and Cybersecurity Real estate agent safety guide for protection against cyberstalking, wire fraud, seller impersonation and cybersecurity essentials.

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There’s something special about finding a home that feels just right for the season.

From a kitchen made for cooking to an inviting front porch ready to welcome guests, these are a few of the things worth falling for in a home. 🍂🏡

What would make your list?

Paying cash for a home? 💵 That doesn’t mean you’re automatically protected from title issues.

MYTH: If you’re not getting a mortgage, you don’t need title insurance.

FACT: A lender may not be involved, but your property still has a history—and that history can come with potential title risks.

An owner’s title insurance policy can provide protection against certain covered title issues, including defects, liens and other problems affecting your ownership interest.

In other words: Cash can get you the keys. Title insurance can help protect your investment. 🏡

Before closing, ask your title professional about an owner’s title policy. Learn more about title insurance and the real estate process: stewart.com/home

Just a reminder - hop on the webinar to learn how to bring your name to the top of a business google search!

Join us for our Web Presence Webinar, an introduction to Search Engine Optimization (SEO) designed specifically for real estate and lender professionals.

This class is the first step before completing a Google Business Profile audit.

We’ll cover tips and strategies for building a strong online foundation and improving your chances of appearing in searches such as “real estate agent near me” or “lender near me.”

You’ll learn how to improve what people find when they search for you online, strengthen your Google presence, and position your business for better visibility in local search results.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Virtual via Microsoft Teams

RSVP BY SEPTEMBER 14
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JOIN THE WEBINAR:
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