Why Matching You With the Right Escrow Officer Matters More Than Anything Else I Do

What’s the most important part of my job at Chicago Title?

The most important part of my job is matching real estate agents and mortgage lenders with the right escrow officer at Chicago Title, because everything else I do only works when your transactions are running smoothly.

Quick answer:I can help you grow your business through marketing, AI, events, and strategy, but none of it matters if your escrow experience creates friction, stress, or distrust with your clients.

Why I Start Every Conversation With Escrow First

I get known for teaching classes on AI, marketing, video, and business growth. I host events. I connect people. I share tools. I love all of that.

But if I’m being honest, none of those things are truly effective if you are not happy with your escrow officer.

If escrow feels slow, disorganized, reactive, or inconsistent, it creates problems that no amount of marketing can fix.

That’s why I say this all the time:

I can only help you grow your business if you’re also happy with your escrow officer.

Escrow is the foundation. When it’s strong, everything else becomes easier.

What Most Agents and Lenders Don’t Realize About Escrow

A lot of agents and lenders tell me the same thing:

“I’ve worked with the same title company my entire career.”

I get it. Change is hard. Especially when your livelihood depends on smooth closings. But here’s the truth. Most people don’t realize what they’re missing because they’ve never experienced a truly aligned escrow relationship.

Not all escrow officers operate the same way. Not all teams communicate the same way. Not all offices support your growth the same way.

And not every escrow officer is right for every agent or lender.

That’s where my role actually starts.

My Real Job Is Not Selling Title Insurance

Yes, I work at Chicago Title. Yes, title insurance is how I make a living.

But my real value is not the policy.

My real value is understanding people, business styles, and expectations, then making the right match.

I spend my time getting to know:

• How you communicate

• How hands-on or hands-off you want to be

• How your clients behave

• What stresses you out in a transaction

• What kind of updates you expect

• How fast you move

• How you solve problems

Then I match you with an escrow officer who operates the same way.

That alignment changes everything.

What Happens When the Escrow Match Is Right

When agents and lenders work with the right escrow officer, I see the same results over and over again.

Transactions feel calmer

Deadlines are clearer. Communication is proactive. Problems are identified early, not at the last minute.

Clients trust you more

When escrow is smooth, clients assume you are the reason it’s smooth. That builds confidence, referrals, and repeat business.

You have more mental space

You stop babysitting files. You stop chasing updates. You stop apologizing for things outside your control.

That mental space is what allows you to focus on growth.

Why I Care So Much About This Match

I’ve helped a lot of real estate agents and mortgage lenders make the switch to Chicago Title.

Almost all of them say the exact same thing after they do:

“I didn’t realize what I was missing until I tried working with Chicago Title.”

That’s not because Chicago Title is magically different. It’s because they were finally matched with the right escrow officer for them.

That’s the difference.

Escrow Is the Engine Behind Everything Else I Offer

I love teaching classes on:

• AI and automation

• Marketing strategies

• Video content

• Lead generation

• Branding

• Systems and workflows

But those tools only help when the backend of your business is solid.

If escrow is shaky, growth feels risky. If escrow is strong, growth feels exciting.

That’s why I always start with escrow before we talk about ads, content, or tech.

Why Some Agents Resist Making a Change

The most common reasons I hear:

• “I don’t want to rock the boat”

• “What if something goes wrong?”

• “I already know how this escrow officer works”

• “Switching feels risky”

All valid concerns.

But here’s what I’ve learned.

Most risk doesn’t come from change. Most risk comes from staying in a setup that no longer supports your business.

What Switching Actually Looks Like

Switching does not mean burning bridges. It does not mean awkward conversations. It does not mean chaos.

It means:

• Having a conversation about what you want

• Testing a new escrow relationship on a deal or two

• Seeing how it feels

• Adjusting if needed

I walk you through that entire process.

You are never pushed. You are never locked in. You are never left hanging.

This Is Why I Do What I Do

I genuinely enjoy helping real estate professionals grow. That’s why I teach. That’s why I host events. That’s why I share resources.

But growth only works when your foundation is strong.

That foundation starts with escrow.

When escrow works the way it should:

• Your clients are happier

• Your reputation improves

• Your stress decreases

• Your confidence increases

Everything else becomes easier to layer on top.

Final Takeaway

If you’ve worked with the same title company your entire career, I get it.

But if you’ve ever thought:

• “There has to be a better way”

• “This shouldn’t feel this stressful”

• “I wish escrow communicated more”

• “I feel like I’m managing the transaction myself”

That’s usually a sign the match is off, not that escrow is broken.

And fixing that match can change everything.

Questions? Contact:

Jerad Larkin Chicago Title Colorado

Phone: 303.630.9430

Email: Info@MileHighTitleGuy.com

If you want more real estate tools, resources, marketing ideas, and invites to upcoming classes and events in Colorado, subscribe at MileHighTitleGuy.com/subscribe.