Settlement Service Providers

How do I tell buyer agents of the settlement providers that I want to use?

When filling out the MLS listing form on homecoin.com, you will see a step that asks for your settlement provider preferences. Here are the options you will see:

1. Vendor (if available)
   • You will see a description of any settlement provider(s) that we have integrated and a description of their service.
   • The vendor selected will reach out to see if you have any questions on services.
   • The preference of the settlement provider will appear in the Private Remarks to Agents on the MLS.
2. Other (options below)
   1. No Preference
      • Selecting this option will not make any changes to the Private Remarks to Agents.
   2. Seller's Choice
      • Selecting this option will note in the Private Remarks to Agents that you prefer to have the choice of settlement providers.
   3. Custom
      • Selecting this option will make a text box appear where you can enter in any preferences you have. That information will appear in the Private Remarks to Agents on the MLS.

Can the seller require the buyer to use a certain title insurer?

The choice of which title insurer to use belongs to the person who pays for the policy.

Federal law prohibits the seller from requiring buyers to purchase title insurance from any particular company.

Where can I learn more about title insurance?

https://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/105-type/95-guides/03-res/Title-Insurance.cfm