Equal Employment Opportunities
It is our policy to make employment decisions and to provide equal employment opportunities to everyone without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical disability, marital status or national origin.

We support equal employment opportunities because we believe that every individual has a right to seek employment, to pursue a career of his or her choice, and to advance on the basis of ability and commitment.

Training
Our clients have told us they place high value on our professional, knowledgeable associates. Our attention to training makes us leaders. Training begins with a new associate orientation on the first day of work and continues with a variety of programs, learning methods and information.

Training is designed to provide associates with skill development, knowledge of new methods and systems as well as company operations.

Harassment Policy
It is our express desire to maintain a working environment free of discriminatory intimidation, whether based on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, color creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, or age. Additionally, we expect that our associates, applicants and clients be treated with respect and in a way that is free of bias as evidenced by our decisions, our speech and our humor.

With specific reference to sexual harassment, it is against Trend Title policy for any associate at any level to make sexual advances or requests for sexual favors, or to engage in any other physical or verbal conduct of a sexual nature that creates an uncomfortable work environment or interferes with a co-worker’s ability to perform his or her job.

Incidents of harassment should be reported immediately to the president or general manager. Reported incidents will be investigated within twenty-four hours. Appropriate discipline and possible dismissal will be applied when investigation discloses that any associate has engaged in employment-related harassment.

The Ever Changing Status of Title
Chances are, the purchase of real estate is the largest single investment you will ever make. The loss of such an important investment would be catastrophic. It pays to be certain that the person selling the property has the ownership rights you think you are buying, but that is not always easy to determine.

An owner’s rights to property – which often involve family and heirs – are sometimes obscure. There may be other parties (such as government agencies, lenders, or private contractors) who also have rights to the property in the form of outstanding claims. How can you be sure you will be the true owner of the property you are buying? Simply purchase an Owner’s Policy of Title Insurance.

What is Title Insurance?
Title insurance offers you information on the status of the title to the land before you buy – and protection against claims that may affect the title after you buy. Here’s how it works: Before your real estate transaction closes, the public records are searched to find all related official documents. These documents are then examined for their effect, and form the basis of the title insurance policy.

The examination reveals the current status of ownership and encumbrances, and it shows the current owner of record. In addition, the record shows the current limitations on that owner’s property rights, such as outstanding mortgages and utility easements. A buyer or lender knows that some of these limitations should be removed (by paying off and releasing a prior mortgage, for example), or they will continue to adversely affect the property after closing.

Protection for the Future
If the status of title is cleared before you buy, why do you need title insurance? Because even after the most careful research, some title flaws – such as forgery, fraud, or confusion due to similar names – may go undetected. These problems may surface at any time in the future.
Protection against future claims is provided by a title insurance policy which is issued after your transaction is complete. Policy terms and conditions determine the extent of coverage provided. This insurance policy insures the condition of title. Separate policies are usually issued to protect the owner’s and the lender’s interests.

The owner’s policy is optional and is offered for a nominal one time fee at closing. Protection continues for as long as you or your heirs own the property and there are no additional fees.

Choose Title Insurance
Your real estate purchase demands the best possible protection. Along with offering fast, accurate, and complete title services, Trend Title stands behind its work. In the event of a claim against your property, Trend Title will protect you against loss resulting from any title risk covered by the policy (up to the policy amount); and costs, attorney’s fees and expenses occurred from the loss.