8:30 am to 9:00 am

Breakfast and Check-In

 

9:00 am to 10:00 am - 60 mins General

Under Pressure

Distressed Properties: Foreclosures, Deeds-In-Lieu of Foreclosure, Bankruptcy, and Receiverships

Chicago Title Presenters*​

 

​A review of the issues and resolutions to be addressed when your transaction involves foreclosure; common problems and issues in dealing with a  deed-in-lieu of foreclosure; key points at issue with a borrower in bankruptcy; and the effects of a receivership on real estate transactions.

 

10:00 am to 11:00 am - 60 mins General

Video Killed the Radio Star

Ready, Set, Go...Remote Electronic Notarization is Almost Here - Are you Ready For It?

Ozie Stallworth

North Carolina Department of Secretary of State

Director, Electronic Notarization and Notary Certification and Filing

 

​A review of the Remote Electronic Notarization (REN) law and an update on the status of the Administrative Rules that will activate REN.  We will also provide an update on the status of electronic notarization and electronic recording across the state.

 

11:00 am to 11:15 am

BREAK

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11:15 am to 12:15 pm - 60 mins General

Burning Down the House

Hot Claims: The Claims Process, Examples of Major Losses, Deed Fraud, and Prevention

Chicago Title Presenters*

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A discussion on the claims process, major claims of the last few years, and common claims we see in the title industry. It will also include a discussion on deed fraud, which has become a hot topic in recent years. We will discuss red flags to help prevent deed fraud as well as tips for avoiding claims. 

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12:15 am to 1:00 pm 

Lunch

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1:00 pm to 2:00 pm - 60 mins General

The Times They Are A-Changin'

Legislative, Regulatory, Disaster Recovery, and Real Estate Related Update

Chicago Title Presenters*

 

 

Recent legislative and regulatory changes (active and pending) as diverse as disaster recovery, tenancies in common, C-PACE, digital drivers’ licenses, conservation easements, FinCEN residential cash (non-AML loan) sale reporting, foreign ownership by adversarial foreign governments, delinquent tax notices, on-line foreclosure auctions, unfair real estate agreements, squatters and fraudsters, and much much more!

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2:00 pm to 3:00 pm - 60 mins General

Every Breath You Take

Common Lender Requests

Chicago Title Presenters*

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A review of common requests from Lenders and Lender Counsel regarding title insurance.  Requests include commonly requested ALTA Policy Endorsements, including their purpose and what is required for issuance; survey related requests; and other affirmative coverages.

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3:00 pm to 3:15 pm  

BREAK

 

3:15 pm to 4:15 pm  - 60 mins Technology

Mr. Roboto

Do Androids Dream of Electronic Closing Documents? Shepherding Ethical AI Use in Real Estate Practice

Chicago Title Presenters*

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An examination of the potential uses of AI in a real estate practice, along with a discussion of practical and ethical considerations for AI use by attorneys. Topics covered will include the practical uses of AI in a real estate practice, NC Rules of Professional Conduct,  ethics opinions in NC and other states, current guidelines and best practices from state and national groups, and a discussion of data privacy, attorney-confidentiality, and appropriate client education of how AI is being used. We will analyze the ethical considerations/risks along with the opportunities for growth and client engagement so we can be intentional about how we use the technology.

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*Presented by North Carolina State Underwriting Counsel, Chicago Title –

Christopher (Kit) Anderson, Andrea Davis, Nancy Ferguson, Adam Hall, Scott Mansfield, Rob Markworth,

David Milling, and Bob Slugg

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