About Shells Settlement Services:

 

At Shells Settlement Services we go the extra mile every day and on every transaction to be the only title insurance agency you will ever consider for your next real estate closing. We have had the privilege and pleasure of overseeing thousands of closings in all areas of Florida. The Shells family aspires to make our degree of excellence and service the most enjoyable and pleasant you will ever experience. We hope you will take the time to meet our friendly and competent staff. You will be glad you did.

 

John J. Hagerman, President, has sixteen years experience serving the realtors, residents and lenders of southwest Florida in the title services industry. He is a licensed Title Insurance Agent, fully accredited by the state of Florida. John has also been a Certified Legal Administrator since 1992. John has a very "hands on" approach to the closing phase of every client's transaction. Every file processed and closed by his staff must first be screened and approved by John for quality control.

 

John is always available for questions, suggestions or personal title quotes.

 

Vice President Robert Milligan has a decade of experience and knowledge of the real estate industry in the "Sun Coast" area. As the founder and visionary of Shells Realty, Robert has made a career revolutionizing the role of the "traditional broker." Robert's continuing achievements and successes are not only evident in Shells Realty, but also in Shells Settlement Services.

 

 

The Closing Process:

From Seller

 

- Existing owner's title insurance policy

 

- Existing survery

 

- Valid I.D. (I.E. Drivers license, passport, Etc.)

 

 

From Buyer

 

- Funds for closing (cashier's check or wire transfer)

 

- Valid I.D. (I.E. Drivers license, passport, Etc.)

 

 

From the Realtor

 

- Open communication

 

- Earnest money

 

 

From Shells Settlement Services

 

- "I's" dotted and "T's" crossed. Not to mention the smoothest, most cost effective closing you or your client has ever experienced. Guaranteed!

 

- Fastest search and commitment "turn around" in the area.

 

- Full Service Stewart Title Guaranty Agency

 

- Experienced Attorneys on hand to prepare any legal documents needed, such as Wills, Trust, Probate, POA's, 1031 Exchanges.

 

 

 

Comprehensive Real Estate Closing Services:

 

Making sure your closing happens on time and with complete accuracy is our number one priority. Our attention to detail is the primary reason Shells Settlement Services enjoys the trust of real estate and lending professionals throughout Florida.

 

 

Trust Shells Settlement Services for the finest in:

 

- Residential Title Insurance

 

- Commercial Title Insurance

 

- Real Estate Closings

 

- Accurate and Accountable Escrows

 

- Complete Title Examinations

 

- Contractor / Developer Title Services

 

- Attorneys for Wills, Trusts, Probate and any other legal assistance needed

 

- 1031 Exchange Services

Why Title Insurance?

 

Title companies perform and extensive search and examination of historical records, obtained from court records, property and name indexes, to verify the seller’s right to transfer ownership. The purpose of all of this research is to discover claims, defects and/or other rights or “clouds” against the chain of title.

 

An Owners policy of title insurance is a policy offered by the title company to you as the purchaser as the closing. An Owners policy is your assurance of protection against loss if a title defect is ever discovered and a claim is filed against your property.

 

If ever a claim is filed against your property, title insurance will, in accordance with the terms of your policy, will assure you of legal defense and pay all court costs and related fees. If the claim is found to be valid, you will be reimbursed for your actual loss up to the face amount of the policy.

 

The insurance premium for an Owners policy is collected only once and your coverage will remain consistent for as long as you or your heirs retain an interest in your property.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact Information:

 

 

Professionally Serving Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties

 

1777 Tamiami Trail :: Suite 304 :: Port Charlotte, FL. 33948

Phone 941.629.3825 :: Fax 941.629.4825

 

207 Cross Street :: Punta Gorda, FL. 33950

Phone 941.205.3825