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FAQ How to Complete Your Closing Agent License Application in MN
How to Complete the confusing MN Closing Agent License forms. It’s not intuitive. This guide will help you through the process and explain some of the “challenges” and confusion in filling out the form.
Remote Ink-Signed Notarization, a Virtual Solution to a Covid-19 Problem
The Minnesota Governor passed an Executive Order allowing Remote Ink-signed Notarization (RIN) during the Covid-19 pandemic. The law allows a notary to virtually witness a signature by having the signers provide a photo ID next to their face and state their...
Be Sure To Check Out Our Online Classes
Click HERE for course descriptions for the following individual courses: Principles of Closing - Minnesota Closing Agent Pre-license course Principles of Abstracting (National Edition) Principles of Abstracting (Minnesota/Midwest Edition ) Title Exam for Title...
FAQ – About these courses
FAQ's When Are Classes Available? Classes are available 24 /7 by computer, smart phone or tablet, and tech support can be reached at support@roundabouted.com. Feel free to contact us with questions or comments at landrecs@aol.com on course content. Your Instructor...
Discover the Variety of Notarial Acts Authorized in Minnesota: Acknowledgments, Jurats, and Oaths
With a population of more than 5.5 million people, Minnesota is the 12th most populated state in the US and one of the most sought-after destinations for investors, entrepreneurs, and job seekers alike. While the land of 10,000 lakes is getting ready to welcome many...
Uncovering the Benefits of Being a Minnesota Notary
What is a Notary? As a notary public in Minnesota, you have the legal authority to witness signatures and administer oaths. A notary's primary duty is to verify the identity of signatories and ensure that they are signing documents voluntarily. Notaries also serve as...
The Minnesota Real Estate Salesperson Exam Prep
The Minnesota Real Estate Salesperson Exam PrepAre you looking to become a licensed real estate agent in the state of Minnesota? The Minnesota Real Estate Salesperson Exam Prep can help you get there. This comprehensive program offers an in-depth review of all the...
Unlock the Benefits: A Guide to Becoming a Notary in Minnesota
Unlock the Benefits: A Guide to Becoming a Notary in MinnesotaI. Introduction A. Explanation of what a notary is A notary is a public official who is authorized by the government to witness the signing of legal documents and administer oaths. They are responsible for...
Real Estate Classes in Minnesota
Are you looking to become a Minnesota real estate agent? If so, you'll need to attend a series of real estate classes in order to get your license. There are a number of real estate classes available in Minnesota, ranging from basic courses to more advanced classes....
How to Follow Read and Draw a Legal Description
I. Introduction A. What is a legal description? A legal description is a detailed explanation of the boundaries of a piece of property. It typically includes the size, shape, and location of the property in relation to other properties, landmarks, or streets. It also...
The settlement industry is moving to "independent contractors," paying them simply on a per closing basis. It cuts the overhead, fixes the ups and downs in the staffing market (especially like the post-Covid roller-coaster with rate changes with people working from...
How Good are US Schools and Families in Teaching Financial Literacy?
Please watch the great 4-minute video by CNBC on Financial Literacy in America. It's shocking that fewer than 57% of Americans, taking the Financial quiz, The Big Three, can answer the questions directly. We need to do a better job teaching basic skills like using a...
Watering Hole Scam Targets Settlement Providers
Just like animals flock to a watering-hole for needed water, there are times we all flock to the internet for need resources. We’ve become conditioned to just go there, and click, and get what we need. The Watering Hole scam is an internet search trick, where...
Implicit Bias Training is Important for ALL
Learn how our brains automatically override our thinking with stereotypes. We all think we are not biased, but we all are.
Remote Ink-Signed Notary or RIN was ENDED on March 31, 2021
Remote Ink-Signed Notary or RIN, has been extended by the governor until March 31, 2021.
FAQ -Abstracting, Searching and Land Records Management Class
Abstracting, Searching and Land Records Management. An up-to-date resource for County Recorders, Abstractors and Title Searchers and all who work with land records. Update your resume and knowledge of the Land Title and Property Records industry or prepare for the state Abstractor Licensing Exam. Learn the duties of each of the Public Offices – Recorder, Treasurer, Auditor, Assessor, District Court, Federal Courts and municipalities and their critical roles in searching and maintaining legal rights to our most important resource – real estate.
Why Become a MN Licensed Closing Agent?
Seven Reasons to Become a Minnesota Closing Agent NOW!
Sawing Garage that Overlaps On Your Property is Legal says Judge
Sawing a garage in half when it encroaches on your land is legal, says court.
KEY TO A SMOOTH CLOSING
There are a number of newly licensed closing agents out there, and I often get questions on how to make a good impression with a smooth closing. So here are my tips. Remember, everyone in a mortgage closing wants a smooth signing. Mistakes, no matter how small, can...
CFPB Teams with Google for a New Mortgage Search Experience
One more useful tool in the shed for home-buyers or people refinancing with Google’s new search tool.
Is an Algorithm Less Racist Than a Loan Officer?
Digital mortgage platforms have the potential to reduce discrimination. But automated systems provide rich opportunities to perpetuate bias, too. Great article from the New York TimesNew York Times Article that discusses online lending, quickly taking hold in the...
Remote Ink Signed Notarization in MN Legislature
Remote Ink-signed Notary (RIN) bill introduced in Minnesota Legislature to deal with Covid-19 Health Crisis and notarizing documents remotely.
Don’t Think You’re Biased? Try This
Say out loud, as fast as you can, the COLOR of these words. See. Our unconscious bias for reading overtakes our conscious effort to identify color. Our unconscious color bias also overrides our sense of humanity. Many of us deny we have bias. With BLM, bias is center-stage and I hope it will stay center-stage until we will address it and make life equitable for all. We all need to be active anti-racists and support the BLM Cause.
“Modernized Land Records Part 1 – Land Records and GIS Overview” by PRIA
I just attended a PRIA session on Geographic Information Systems. It was an excellent session. My key take-aways were a look at our future and the future of land records: current, accurate, connected. Easy and fun for users. An excellent presentation by a Wisconsin...
Governor Asked for Executive Order for Remote Ink-signed Notarization Closings
The Minnesota Legislature approved Remote Online Notarization last year. The law has not yet been implemented, generally due to the inability for lenders, title insurers and county recorders/registrars to get on the same page with the technology. And there are some...
PRIA puts up Draft: “GIS Toolkit – How to Get Started”
The Property Records Industry Association, which develops and promotes national standards and best practices for the land records industry is doing a webinar *Modernized Land Records Part 1 - Land Records & GIS Overview" on June 11th at 2PM CST. The panel...
Mobile Notary Closings- a look inside the process
This is a short (13:42) video by Mark Wills that represents the basics of what it looks like to sit down with a customer at a loan signing. It the process is unfamiliar to you, this will give you a good picture of the notaries role and what the customer sees....
There’s a New Group in Town for Real Estate Agent Licensing
The Real Estate Learning Group (TRELG) has linked with Jeanne Johnson to bring first-class, state approved, real estate pre-license courses.
There’s a New Dog in Town -Real Estate Sales Licensing
There’s a new dog in town. We’ve added mobile friendly Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Courses 1, 2 and 3 to With content from some of the best educators in the country, we have joined The Real Estate Learning Group or TRELG for excellent content at a great price. Check out the Courses in Online Education.
Must Have Real Estate Principles A Great Deal Of Real Estate Investors
Landrecs.com Selling industry can viewed as a rewarding and lucrative career, if obtain started around right feet. You really need the right information to launch a successful agent commercial enterprise. I'll show you the overview of methods to get started as an...
Blockchain Can’t Protect Property Rights, but Title Insurance Can
From ALTA's Title News Archive By Zachary Kammerdeiner and Ashley Sadler It’s hard to open a newspaper today (or, more accurately, scroll through the news) without seeing an article about blockchain. This new technology is taking our society by storm with many touting...