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Meet Our Residential Underwriting and Legal Team

As an industry leader and authority on the local real estate market, you can count on Republic Title’s highly trained teams and in-house attorneys to ensure your transaction closes quickly, with fast turnaround on title searches and underwriting decisions.

We are proud to highlight our Residential Underwriting and Legal team who are available to answer your questions and be a resource for you in working towards a smooth closing. Be on the lookout in the coming days to learn more about our incredible team of attorneys and how they are committed to helping you get to the closing table!

Matt Visinsky is Senior Vice President/Senior Residential Counsel at Republic Title. Matt has been with Republic Title for nearly 25 years. With experience as both an Escrow Officer and Branch Manager, Matt brings a unique perspective to his role. Matt’s attention to detail and extensive knowledge of the real estate transaction make him an invaluable member of our legal team. In his free time, Matt is an avid sports photographer and his work has been published in ESPN’s The Magazine, Sports Illustrated and GQ.

Wade Bogdon is Assistant Vice President/Residential Counsel and has been with Republic Title for over 8 years. Wade has an extensive knowledge in title rules and procedures which allows him to give excellent service to our customers. Wade is quick to respond to questions and is able to clearly communicate rules and requirements. In his free time, Wade enjoys watching Dallas sporting teams, cooking and restoring and researching historic homes.

With over 52  years in the title business, Jay has worked with developers, lenders, real estate agents and attorneys, gaining him a tremendous amount of experience and knowledge in the industry. Jay is known throughout the real estate community for giving back both within our industry and being incredibly active in the community. With a background as a Branch Manager, Jay has a reputation for his incredible customer service which has built many great lasting relationships over his time with Republic Title. In his free time, Jay enjoys spending time with his family as well as traveling, biking and hiking.

 

Steve Holley is a solution-oriented underwriting counsel who has the ability to make everyone comfortable in the transaction which allows our closing teams the ability to close and insure transactions seamlessly. With 30 years of title industry experience, Steve knows title laws and procedures like the back of his hand. Steve is a highly effective communicator with a plethora of knowledge and is one of our highly sought after real estate class instructors. A proud SMU alumnus, Steve is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys spending his free time with his family and at the ranch.  

Scott is someone that you can count on to handle any complex issues that may arise with your transaction. With extensive knowledge of TREC contracts and procedures, Scott is a sought after teacher who uses his law experience to effectively communicate with our customers. Known for his sense of humor, you’re sure to hear one of Scott’s famous jokes if you have the privilege of taking one of his classes! Scott is an avid golfer, Texas Rangers fan, and coffee connoisseur.

Sarah Mann has 13 years working in the title insurance industry with experience both in the closing room and resolving title issues. In her 10 years with Republic Title, Sarah has served in many roles including Escrow Officer, Branch Manager and Residential Counsel. Sarah is known for her personal attention to each real estate transaction and getting deals to the closing table. Her experience in the closing room enhances the service she can provide to every customer. We are extremely grateful for Sarah’s experience, wisdom and heart for our clients!

 

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Republic Title Announces 2022 Year End Giving

From all of us at Republic Title, warm wishes for a happy holiday season and a joyful New Year!

In this season of giving, we believe it is important to give back to the communities that we live and work in and will be donating to six North Texas nonprofits who are addressing the needs of our community including Bonton Farms, Carry the Load, Children’s Health, Genesis Women’s Shelter, Presbyterian Night Shelter, and Promise House.

If you want to learn more about these organizations, or donate directly to them, please click the links below.

Bonton Farms

Bonton Farms is an agricultural intervention driven by the mission to restore lives, create jobs and ignite hope in a once forgotten and neglected neighborhood with some of the most marginalized people.

Visit bontonfarms.org

Carry the Load

Carry the Load provides active ways to honor and remember our nation’s heroes by connecting Americans to the sacrifices made by our military, veterans, first responders and their families.

Visit carrytheload.org

Children’s Health

For more than 100 years, it has been the mission of Children’s Health to make life better for children. They serve as one of the largest and most prestigious pediatric health care providers in the country and as the leading pediatric health system in North Texas.

Visit childrens.com 

Genesis Women’s Shelter

At Genesis Women’s Shelter it is their mission to provide safety, shelter and support for women who have experienced domestic violence, and to raise awareness regarding its cause, prevalence and impact.

Visit genesisshelter.org

Presbyterian Night Shelter

Presbyterian Night Shelter is Tarrant County, Texas’ largest provider of services to residents who are experiencing homelessness, with a “housing first” approach designed to address root causes from a place of strength and stability.

Visit journeyhome.org

Promise House

Promise House moves youth in crisis toward safety and success through crisis intervention, emergency shelter and long-term housing, case management and counseling services, education services, advocacy and outreach.

Visit promisehouse.org

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Dallas Morning News Top Workplace

Republic Title is excited to announce that we were named the #2 Best Midsize Company in Dallas by The Dallas Morning News!

In addition to ranking on the Top Workplace list for the 9th year in a row, our team won a special award for Best Execution for ranking higher than any other company on the statement: At this company, we do things efficiently and well.

Read more about what makes Republic Title a Top Workplace here: Republic Title of Texas Inc. (dallasnews.com)

 

REPUBLIC TITLE NAMED ONE OF THE DALLAS BUSINESS JOURNAL’S BEST PLACES TO WORK FOR 2022. 

Republic Title was named the #1 Best Place to Work in North Texas in the Large Company category by the Dallas Business Journal on October 20th as part of their Best Places to Work program.

 

The Dallas Business Journal is pleased to announce the 20th annual Best Places to Work Awards. The list of winners was whittled down from well over 300 nominated firms. These businesses had the highest employee survey scores among their peer companies in their size category. 

Selected companies were divided into five size categories based on employee count. On October 20th, the Dallas Business Journal will honor its 2022 Best Places to Work class at a luncheon at the Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel.

For more information on this year’s Best Places to Work honorees, visit: https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2022/09/01/best-places-to-work-large-extra-large-2022.html

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Republic Title Frisco Named a 2022 Faces of Frisco Business

We are excited to announce that the Republic Title Frisco office was recently named a 2022 Faces of Frisco business!

Republic Title is proud to be the leading title insurance company in Frisco and is committed to providing customers with exceptional service when handling the transfer of title and protecting their financial investment in a property. Buying or selling a home is the largest transaction most of us will make in our lives and Republic Title is the smart option for protecting your property rights.

Founded in 1991, Republic Title is proud to have our corporate headquarters in Collin County. With over 230 collective years of title insurance experience in the Frisco office, we have been named a “Best Place to Work” by the Dallas Business Journal and a “Top Workplace” by the Dallas Morning News for eight years in a row. Republic Title was also named “Best Title Company” in Frisco/Plano by Living Magazine.

At Republic Title, the mission is to add value to every customer we serve trough Proven Experience, Dedicated Service, and Lasting Relationships. Count on the experienced team at Republic Title to be your trusted partner when buying or selling a home, refinancing an existing mortgage, or obtaining a construction loan.

To view the October issue of Frisco Style and see all 2022 Faces of Frisco business, click here.

 

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Spirit Of RTT Winners

Each year Republic Title recognizes three employees with the Spirit of Republic award. This award is presented to employees who go above and beyond for the company and their co-workers. Each of these winners truly lives out Republic Title’s mission of adding value to every customer we serve through Proven Experienced, Dedicated Service and Lasting Relationships.

Our 2022 winners are:

⭐Commercial Division Winner: Alan Henderson (pictured with Republic Title President Bo Feagin)
⭐Residential Division Winner: Blair Meador
⭐Support Division Winner: Rico Walker

Thank you to these three amazing employees who have gone above and beyond and truly exemplify the spirit of Republic Title!

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North Texas Giving Day

Today is North Texas Giving Day and we are excited to raise awareness for 5 local non-profits that we are proud to support.

For more information on North Texas Giving Day, visit https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/

For more information on these organizations, please read below.

Bonton Farms

Bonton Farms is an agricultural intervention driven by the mission to restore lives, create jobs and ignite hope in a once forgotten and neglected neighborhood with some of the most marginalized people.

Visit bontonfarms.org

Carry the Load

Carry the Load provides active ways to honor and remember our nation’s heroes by connecting Americans to the sacrifices made by our military, veterans, first responders and their families.

Visit carrytheload.org

Elevate Dallas

Elevate Dallas’ mission is to build long-term, life-changing relationships with urban youth, equipping them to thrive and contribute to their community.

Visit elevatedallas.org

Genesis Women’s Shelter

At Genesis Women’s Shelter it is their mission to provide safety, shelter and support for women who have experienced domestic violence, and to raise awareness regarding its cause, prevalence and impact.

Visit genesisshelter.org

Presbyterian Night Shelter

Presbyterian Night Shelter is Tarrant County, Texas’ largest provider of services to residents who are experiencing homelessness, with a “housing first” approach designed to address root causes from a place of strength and stability.

Visit journeyhome.org

Promise House

Promise House moves youth in crisis toward safety and success through crisis intervention, emergency shelter and long-term housing, case management and counseling services, education services, advocacy and outreach.

Visit promisehouse.org

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2022 Best of Readers’ Choice Winners

We are proud to announce that we have won the Readers’ Choice award by Living Magazine for Best Title Company in Frisco/Plano, Richardson/Murphy, Coppell/North Irving, Northeast Tarrant County, and Prosper/Celina! Thank you to our valued customers for trusting us with your title and escrow needs. To see all the 2022 winners visit: 2022 Best Of Readers’ Choice Winners – Living Magazine

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Samantha Lipton Named Southlake Branch Manager

Republic Title is pleased to announce the promotion of Samantha Lipton to Branch Manager of our Southlake office.

“We are excited to announce that Samantha Lipton will be joining the Southlake office as Senior Vice President/Branch Manager. Samantha joins our Southlake office from our MacArthur office where she has consistently demonstrated the expertise and dedication necessary to provide skilled customer service to our clients”, said Sheri Groom, Executive Vice President/Residential Operations.

An experienced Escrow Officer with 30 years’ experience in the title industry, Samantha is active in the Texas Land Title Association (TLTA) and stays active in her community with involvement in the Women’s Council of REALTORS, Civilian Conservation Corps, Coppell Chamber of Commerce, and Leadership Coppell. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, boating, camping, and fishing.

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Republic Title Announces 2021 Year End Giving to North Texas Nonprofits

Republic Title is proud to announce that it has made donations totaling $100,000 to six North Texas nonprofits who are addressing the needs in North Texas. The six non-profits receiving donations are: Bonton Farms, Carry the Load, Elevate Dallas, Genesis Women’s Shelter, Presbyterian Night Shelter, and Promise House.

“In this season of giving and in celebration of Republic Title’s 30th anniversary, we believe it is important to give back to the communities in which we live and work.” said Bo Feagin, President, Republic Title. “We are glad to support these outstanding organizations who are doing so much to address the needs of those in North Texas.”

For more information on these organizations and to donate directly to them, please read below.

Bonton Farms

Bonton Farms is an agricultural intervention driven by the mission to restore lives, create jobs and ignite hope in a once forgotten and neglected neighborhood with some of the most marginalized people.

Visit bontonfarms.org

Carry the Load

Carry the Load provides active ways to honor and remember our nation’s heroes by connecting Americans to the sacrifices made by our military, veterans, first responders and their families.

Visit carrytheload.org

Elevate Dallas

Elevate Dallas’ mission is to build long-term, life-changing relationships with urban youth, equipping them to thrive and contribute to their community.

Visit elevatedallas.org

Genesis Women’s Shelter

At Genesis Women’s Shelter it is their mission to provide safety, shelter and support for women who have experienced domestic violence, and to raise awareness regarding its cause, prevalence and impact.

Visit genesisshelter.org

Presbyterian Night Shelter

Presbyterian Night Shelter is Tarrant County, Texas’ largest provider of services to residents who are experiencing homelessness, with a “housing first” approach designed to address root causes from a place of strength and stability.

Visit journeyhome.org

Promise House

Promise House moves youth in crisis toward safety and success through crisis intervention, emergency shelter and long-term housing, case management and counseling services, education services, advocacy and outreach.

Visit promisehouse.org