Real Estate Title & Closing Services

At North Arkansas Abstract & Title Co., we provide the professional oversight and local expertise necessary to protect your most significant investment. Located on the Yellville square, our team of licensed agents and abstracters ensures that every detail of your real estate transaction is handled with precision, from the initial title search to the final signature at the closing table.

Title Insurance

Protecting Your Ownership Rights A "title" is the legal evidence that you are in lawful possession of your property. While most insurance (such as car or health) protects against future accidents and requires monthly premiums, Title Insurance protects against past events for a one-time premium paid at closing. This coverage ensures you are defended against "hidden defects" such as forgeries, undisclosed heirs, or recording errors that could threaten your ownership.

Comprehensive Policy Options:

• Lender’s Policy: Generally required by banks, this protects the lender’s security interest in the property.

• Owner’s Policy: The only policy that fully protects the buyer for the full purchase price. It remains valid for as long as you or your heirs have an interest in the property.

• Homeowner’s Policy: An enhanced ALTA® certified policy that takes protection to a higher level, covering risks that might even occur after the deed has been recorded.

Real Estate Closings

The Final Step to Homeownership The closing—also known as settlement—is the final stage of your real estate transaction where ownership is officially transferred from the seller to the buyer. Our team facilitates this process with a focus on accuracy and transparency, ensuring that all legal documents are properly executed and all conditions of the sale contract are satisfied.

What to Expect: A typical closing at our Yellville office takes approximately 30 minutes. We provide a brief explanation of each document before you sign and ensure all funds are disbursed correctly to the appropriate parties. You will receive copies of all documents in either paper or electronic form, along with the confidence that your transaction was handled by experienced professionals.

Escrow Services

Secure Transaction Management Escrow refers to the process in which the funds and documents of a transaction are held by a neutral third party pending the fulfillment of the contract. We act as this neutral intermediary, holding earnest money and closing funds securely until every requirement of the agreement has been met and verified.

Fiduciary Responsibility and Security: In an era of rising wire fraud, our escrow services provide a critical layer of protection for your investment. We enforce strict security protocols and verify all wiring instructions to ensure your funds reach their intended destination safely. From the opening of the title order to the final disbursement of proceeds, we manage your transaction with the highest level of integrity.