WFG National Title

Learning Labs: Instagram 101
2021-05-19 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Join Sarah Hasch, Marketing Technology Director for WEST*, in collaboration with WFG for Learning Labs.
During this one-hour session, you will learn the basics of navigating Instagram, creating a bio that pops, how to “link in bio” and more!
*WEST, a Williston Financial Group company

{FB Live} Exclusive Interview with Phil M. Jones
2021-05-18 14:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Join Sarah Hasch, WEST* Marketing Technology Director (MTD), in collaboration with WFG, for an exclusive all-access interview with special guest, Phil M. Jones, an award-winning best-selling author of Exactly What to Say.
During this live Facebook event, Sarah will uncover the meaning of Phil’s “Magic Words” and how you can leverage his sales strategies to help grow your business.
You can also expect to learn:
About the book “Exactly What to Say”.
What sales strategies you can use to help grow your business.
How to leverage conversations to close deals.
Don’t miss this exciting live event!

Learning Labs: Canva Content Calendar for Instagram Business!
2021-05-14 09:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York)
Are you looking for easy ways to create beautiful content?
Join Sarah Hasch, Marketing Technology Director for WEST*, in collaboration with WFG for Learning Labs.
During this one-hour training, you will learn how to schedule your content in advance, also get new ideas and tools on what to post too!
*WEST, a Williston Financial Group company

Learning Labs: Canva for Title Agents
2021-05-12 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Are you looking for a quick and easy way to create beautiful content?
Join Sarah Hasch, Marketing Technology Director for WEST*, in collaboration with WFG for Learning Labs.
Don’t miss this one-hour training!
*WEST, a Williston Financial Group company

{Live Q&A} Ask the Auditor: Best Practices to be Compliant & Efficient
2021-05-12 11:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for a live Q&A Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at 11:30 am ET for Ask the Auditor, Best Practices to be Compliant & Efficient presented by Chuck Hart, CFE, SVP, Compliance, and Auditing.
During this live session, Chuck will guide you through the mechanics of the audit process, best practices, reconciliation standards, and state guidelines. By attending this session, you will learn to increase your title company’s efficiencies and how to take the dread out of audits!
Additional items you can expect to learn:
About the most important aspects of a 3-way reconciliation.
What the Mid-Atlantic States expect from their title/settlement agents.
About the common mistakes title agents make every day.
This live Q&A is all about you, so take this opportunity to ask the questions on your mind and share comments.

The Latest on FinCEN
2021-05-11 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Join us Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at 5:00 pm ET for The Latest on FinCEN presented by Lisa Vesperman Still, Esq., VP, New England Regional Counsel, and Theresa Williamson, CLC, CPTM, SVP, National Training Manager.
During this virtual meeting, Lisa and Theresa will dive into the latest details that surround the FinCEN requirements, such as:
What transactions are covered?
What do you need to report?
What responsibilities do Title Insurance Companies have?
What responsibilities do you have?
This virtual meeting is all about you, so we encourage you to ask questions and share your comments.

Learning Labs: Canva 101
2021-05-11 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Would you like to learn how to draft an Instagram post from scratch and how to edit a template?
Join Sarah Hasch, Marketing Technology Director for WEST*, in collaboration with WFG for Learning Labs.
During this one-hour session, you will learn the basics of how to use Canva in your business.
*WEST, a Williston Financial Group company

Texas CE Webinar: Building Your Knowledge of Construction Deals
2021-05-11 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Register to join us May 11, 2021, at 11:00 am CDT for Building Your Knowledge of Construction Deals presented by Leslie S. Johnson, VP, Texas State Underwriting Counsel.
During this course, Leslie will cover the requirements for a valid construction lien on residential and commercial property and insuring a construction deed of trust as a first priority lien. She will also discuss common concerns and challenging scenarios in construction deals, including mechanic’s liens, broken priority, contractors that have walked off the job, and lender requests to add new money on the permanent loan.
You can also expect to learn:
The constitutional and statutory requirements for a valid construction lien on homestead property;
The statute of limitations on different types of mechanic’s liens and when we can insure around them;
The procedural and rate rules that can apply to construction loan policies and binders; and
Possible cures for frequent construction problems.
1 Hour TDI Credit Approved

{FB Live} Exploring Wix: Build a Gorgeous Website in One Hour!
2021-05-04 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Join Brian Nachlas and his special guest, Lacie Verner, WEST* Marketing Technology Directors (MTD’s) in collaboration with WFG, for Exploring Wix: Build a Gorgeous Website in One Hour!
During this live Facebook event, Brian and Lacie will show you how to build your new website in just one hour!
The MTD’s will also review valuable information you need to consider when creating your new top-notch website, such as storyboarding, design flow, and engagement.
Don’t miss this exciting live event!
*WEST, a Williston Financial Group company

Live Q&A with Patrick F. Stone & Bill Conerly
2021-04-21 10:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
We are living in uncertain times. Every day there is something new. Knowing how to adjust your business decisions based on these changes is never easy.
That’s why WFG is offering a special quarterly live Q&A session with Patrick F. Stone, Executive Chairman and Founder of Williston Financial Group, and Dr. Bill Conerly, Economist.
During this session, Patrick and Bill will answer specific questions about what lies ahead for the economy and the real estate industry’s future.
Join us, April 21, 2021, at 10:00 am ET/7:00 am PT for Quarterly Economic Outlook, and get your important questions answered!
What’s on your mind?
Submit the questions you would like Patrick and Bill to answer by sending an email to wfgagencyevents@wfgnationaltitle.com

{FB Live} The History of Title Nerds with Justin Tucker: The Original Nerd
2021-04-15 13:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Join The Original Title Nerd, Justin Tucker, WFG’s EVP, Director of Strategic Initiatives, and the WEST* Marketing Technology Directors (MTD’s) for The History of Title Nerds. During this event, they explore the history of the Title Nerds, spanning back a decade! The MTD’s will also dive deep into what’s to come in the title and settlement services industry’s uncharted waters!
Thursday, April 15, 2021, at 1:00 pm ET
Attending the Facebook LIVE event? Click the link below to let us know you will be there!
*WEST, a Williston Financial Group company

The Latest with Lisa Still
2021-04-13 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Join us Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at 5:00 pm EDT for The Latest with Lisa Still, your local real estate market and title industry update!
During this Zoom event, Lisa will dive into current topics surrounding the New England real estate market and much more!
This video meeting is all about you, so we encourage you to use this time to ask questions or voice concerns about trending issues in your area.
Click the button below to reserve your seat!

Texas Webinar: Correction Instruments - Non-Material vs. Material
2021-04-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Do you know the difference between a material correction instrument and a non-material correction affidavit and when you should use one or the other?
If you are not sure, then register to join us, April 13, 2021, at 11:00 am CDT for Correction Instruments presented by Leslie Johnson, VP, Texas State Underwriting Counsel.
During this class, Leslie will provide a broad overview of material and non-material correction instruments under the Texas Property Code, Sections 5.027 – 5.030.
You can also expect to learn:
What can be corrected from a prior transaction, and what cannot.
When to use a material correction instrument or a non-material correction affidavit.
The statutory requirements for correction instruments and who must sign them.
The effect of a valid correction instrument on your transaction.
Approved for 1 Hour TDI Credit

{Webinar} 2021 Comeback: Leverage QR Codes to Streamline and Grow Your Business
2021-04-06 14:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Do you remember QR codes? They were here…then they were gone.
Now QR codes are back with a vengeance! A decade ago, what was once a flash in the pan trend has quickly surged back to relevance and wide popularity, and limitless possibilities.
Mark your calendar to join WFG in collaboration with WEST* for 2021 Comeback: Leverage QR Codes to Streamline and Grow Your Business presented by Sam Trimble, Marketing and Technology Director WEST. During this 30 minute seminar, Sam will re-introduce the concept of QR codes and the best ways to leverage them in your business.
Skills you can expect to learn:
Tips and tricks to creating your own QR codes, for FREE!
How to streamline your sales and advertising cycles (you may even save money…and trees!)
How to grow your market authority using QR codes.
*WEST, a Williston Financial Group company

**Webinar Rescheduled** Gone Fishing: Attracting, Catching and Keeping Big Fish Clients
2021-03-22 12:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
In this all-access interview, we have an opportunity to pick the brain of one of Arizona’s largest and most prolific luxury real estate brokerages, Tru Realty. Sarah Richardson, the CEO of Tru Realty, lets us pull back the curtain on what works and what doesn’t when trying to build fruitful, lasting relationships with the top brokerages and real estate agents in your market!
On March 22, 2021, at 12:00 pm EDT, join WFG in collaboration with your *WEST MTD (Marketing Technology Director), Sam Trimble, for an exciting discussion with Sarah C. Richardson, as they explore Gone Fishing: Attracting, Catching and Keeping Big Fish Clients.
During this interview, you will learn:
What keeps your top prospects up at night, and how you can help.
How to get an appointment with a top real estate agent/broker.
What top real estate agents/brokers actually want from YOU!
*WEST, a Williston Financial Group company
Click the link below to register!

Florida CE/CLE Webinar: Funky Deeds
2021-03-18 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Do you have a clear understanding of the unusual deeds and other odd conveyances that are used in the title industry?
Want to learn more? Then, join us Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 10:00 am EDT for Funky Deeds, a Florida webinar presented by Amanda Hersem, Underwriting Counsel. During this webinar, Amanda will walk you through different types of “FUNKY” deeds such as tax deeds, certificates of title, deeds in lieu, life estate deeds, and trustee deeds.
In this course, you will also learn about:
• What tax deeds are, how they are issued, and how to insure them.
• How title is transferred after a foreclosure.
• Life estate deeds and enhanced life estate deeds.
Presented by:
Amanda Hersem, Esq.
Underwriting Counsel
WFG National Title Insurance Company
This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for one CE credit and CLE approval has been submitted to the Florida Bar for one general credit.
DFS Course No.: 2100696N
DFS Course Offering ID: 116302
Florida Bar No.: CLE Approval has been submitted to The Florida Bar
Approved for 1 Hr. General DFS Credit

{WFG Webinar} Lockdown Lingo: Creating & Maintaining Strong Connections
2021-03-16 14:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Has the pandemic left you feeling like the power of networking is a thing of the past?
If you are not sure, mark your calendar to join WFG in collaboration with WEST* for Lockdown Lingo: Creating & Maintaining Strong Connections presented by Sam Trimble, Marketing and Technology Director, for WEST. During this 30 minute seminar, Sam will show you how to embrace the “new normal” and breathe life into your networking skills amidst a pandemic.
Skills you can expect to learn:
How to open doors to countless new connections.
About simple programs, apps, and ideas to help you stay in front of those who matter most.
Techniques you can use to accurately and successfully target prospects.
How to leverage technology without hiding behind it.
*WEST, a Williston Financial Group company
Webinar Sponsored by Movement Mortgage

{New England Webinar} The Latest with Lisa Still
2021-03-09 17:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York)
Join us Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at 5:00 pm EDT for The Latest with Lisa Still, your local real estate market and title industry update!
During this Zoom event, Lisa will dive into current topics surrounding the New England real estate market and much more!
This video meeting is all about you, so we encourage you to use this time to ask questions or voice concerns about trending issues in your area.
Click the link below to reserve your seat!

Texas CE Webinar: Guardianship & Receivership
2021-03-09 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Would you like to learn more about the unique issues that could arise when closing transactions involving guardianship or receivership?
If your answer is yes, then register to join us, March 9, 2021, at 11:00 am CST for Guardianship and Receivership presented by Megan J. Piechowiak, Texas State Underwriting Counsel.
During this class, Megan will walk you through the specific closing and underwriting requirements for insuring transactions that involve guardians or receivers.
You can also expect to learn:
What to watch out for when you have a file with a guardian or receiver.
The required documents you will need to close a transaction with a guardianship or receivership.
About your alternative options to guardianship and receivership.
1 Hour TDI Credit Pending Approval

New England Webinar: Put a Spotlight on Your Business - The Top 3 Ways to Generate More Reviews for FREE
2021-03-02 10:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
What if you could grow your business with reviews in just 30 minutes?
Would you like to learn more?
Register today to attend, Put a Spotlight on Your Business: The Top 3 Ways to Generate More Reviews for FREE presented by Sam Trimble, Marketing and Technology Director, for WEST*. During this 30 minute seminar, you will learn 3 tried and true ways to generate more reviews for your business at a time when they matter most…did I mention for FREE!
Hint: We’ll also talk about the marketing come-back king of 2021!
Skills you can expect to learn:
How to turn your reviews into the marketing content.
Ways you can leverage QR codes to increase reviews.
What it takes to become an authority in your marketplace!
By the time you log out of this seminar, you will have 3 new ways to request and receive reviews that are sure to elevate your online reputation in 2021!
*WEST, a Williston Financial Group company

All Access with Your MTD's: Redefining The Social Network
2021-02-24 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
What does it mean to redefine the social network? Typically the term social network is associated with a social media channel or a platform…But, something is missing from that idea…THE PEOPLE!
On February 24, 2021, at 1:00 pm CST, join WFG in collaboration with your *WEST MTD’s (Marketing Technology Directors), Sarah Hasch, Brian Nachlas, and Sam Trimble, for an exciting discussion with Denise Donoghue, the Mortage Nerd, as they explore Redefining The Social Network.

This discussion will be a deep dive conversation that explores 3 different areas:
• Building Your Brand
• Living Your Brand
• Evolving Your Brand

MEET DENISE DONOGHUE…

AKA The Mortgage Nerd
Denise is a native Texan, born and raised in Highland Village, Texas, just outside of Dallas. She is a Texas A&M graduate and has been voted D Magazine’s top mortgage professional for 4 straight years. Denise has a passion for helping clients build wealth through real estate. She has a vision that every home loan should be written as a financial strategy to maximize each client’s net worth.
Denise Donoghue has perfected the art of brand creation and building a network of raving fans who live and GROW her brand along with her.
We are very excited to expand on the topic of Redefining The Social Network and look forward to seeing where the conversation will go! See you on February 24, 2021, at 1:00 pm CST!
Click the link below to register!
*WEST, a Williston Financial Group company

[Webinar] Three Ads You Should Be Running
2021-02-11 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Are you currently taking advantage of ads on social networks? Do you feel like you have a good grasp of what types of ads you should be running?
If you are not sure, mark your calendar to join WFG in collaboration with WEST* for the next webinar series, Blueprints, Not Theories.
In this series, WEST Marketing Technology Directors will demonstrate methods you can apply to your business.
Register today to attend, Three Ads You Should Be Running, presented by Sarah Hasch and Sam Trimble, Marketing and Technology Directors, for WEST*. In this course, Sarah and Sam will help you take the guesswork out of what ads you should be running and where.
Skills you can expect to learn:
3 specific ads you should be running now!
How to create and run your first ad.
What tools you can use to measure and track the success of your ads.
*WEST, a Williston Financial Group company

The Latest With Lisa Still
2021-02-09 17:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York)
Join us Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at 5:00 pm EDT for The Latest with Lisa Still, your local real estate market and title industry update!
During this Zoom event, Lisa will dive into current topics surrounding the New England real estate market and much more!
This video meeting is all about you, so we encourage you to use this time to ask questions or voice concerns about trending issues in your area.
Click the link below to reserve your seat!

Texas CE Webinar: Where There's a Will (or Not), There's a Way! Insuring Probate & Intestacy Transactions
2021-02-09 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Do you know how to insure a transaction where your vested owner passed away without a will? What if the vested owner’s will was probated ten years ago, but there is no deed from the executor to the heirs?
If you’re not sure, then this class is for you!
Join us, February 9, at 11:00 am CST for Where There’s a Will (or Not), There’s a Way! Insuring Probate and Intestacy Transactions presented by Leslie S. Johnson, VP and Texas State Underwriting Counsel. During this class, Leslie will describe the different types of probate proceedings and heirship determination methods in Texas. She will also show you how to handle a will probated outside of Texas, explain the impact of claims and liens against a decedent, and much more!
You can also expect to learn:
The difference between probate and intestacy.
Specific items you should be looking for in a will and probate proceeding.
Who inherits real property when an owner dies without a will.
1 Hour TDI Credit Pending Approval

(Video Playback Available) Q&A with Patrick F. Stone & Dr. Bill Conerly
2021-01-21 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Low-interest rates, growing buyer demand, increasing home construction and the promise of substantial Covid vaccinations by mid-year fuel an optimistic Quarterly Economic Outlook. Watch the video here, featuring WFG Executive Chairman Patrick Stone and economist Dr. Bill Conerly in a live question-and-answer webinar on January 21.

Webinar: All Access with Your MTDs - Special Guest Ben Matson
2021-01-20 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Have you ever wondered what makes an effective salesperson? What techniques do they use to open the doors to large companies? This is your chance to get inside the mind of a top sales leader from WFG’s direct operations!
Join WFG in collaboration with Sarah Hasch, Brian Nachlas, and Sam Trimble, Marketing Technology Directors for WEST*, January 20, at 2:00 pm EST for All Access with Your MTDs (Marketing Technology Directors) with special guest Ben Matson, AVP Sales Manager of WFG’s Oregon division.
Ben will be discussing how to:
Open doors with top producers.
Handle the dreaded “no thanks!”
Build loyalty with top producers.
Stand out in a crowded market.
And more!
*WEST, a Williston Financial Group company

Texas CE Webinar: Powers of Attorney
2021-01-12 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Do you truly understand what is required when a Power of Attorney (POA) is used to sign documents for a real estate transaction?
If your answer is no, you cannot afford to miss this class.
Join us, January 12, at 11:00 am CST for Powers of Attorney presented by Patricia “Trish” Ladan, Esq., VP Texas State Counsel. By attending this course, you will learn the important aspects of processing a real estate transaction when a POA is involved.
You can also expect to learn:
The different types of POAs.
Specific powers required for POAs for real estate transactions.
Whether certain fiduciary duties may be delegated via a POA.
1 Hour TDI Credit Approved

[Georgia CLE Webinar] Real Estate Fraud: A Growing Problem
2020-12-16 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
2020 has been quite a year. COVID-19 presented some very challenging obstacles for the real estate industry. Closing Attorneys like you were forced to adapt and conduct business with a remote workforce. These swift changes amplified cyber fraud and threats to a closing attorney’s business.
The question is…Do you feel like you have done enough to secure your title business from cyber fraud?
If you are unsure and would like to learn more, join us for Real Estate Fraud: A Growing Problem, presented by Matthew “Matt” Reass, NTP, SVP Corporate Strategy & Sales for RynohLive.
During this course, Matt will lead you down the scary list of schemes criminals create every day to steal your money.
In this course, you can also expect to learn:
The common scams criminals will use to trick you and your clients.
How criminals have upped their game in the age of COVID-19.
What you can do to prevent cyber fraud.
And much, much more!
1 Hour Georgia CLE Credit Approved

[Louisiana CE/CLE Webinar] CFPB & RESPA Compliance
2020-12-15 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Do you feel like you are completely up-to-speed on all of today’s CFPB and RESPA guidelines?
If your answer is no, then you cannot afford to miss this class.
Join us for CFPB & RESPA Compliance, December 15th at 11 am CST, presented by Marx David Sterbcow, J.D., L.L.M. During this class, Marx will walk you through the alphabet soup of regulations governing the title industry and those who engage in title insurance marketing activities. He will also explain how the CFPB has expanded its authority over RESPA with the use of UDAAP.
You can also expect to learn:
Specific statutes and regulations impacting RESPA and CFPB.
About kickbacks and the dangers that surround them.
The ramifications of marketing service agreements and advertising service agreements.
And much, much more!
CE / CLE Credits Pending

[Texas & New Mexico CE Webinar] Cyber Fraud Awareness
2020-12-08 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Have you considered what the impact of a cyber-attack would cost you and your company if you fell victim to wire fraud?
If your answer is no, then you cannot afford to miss this class.
Join us for Cyber Fraud Trends, December 8th at 10 am CST presented by Bruce Phillips, CISSP, SVP & Chief Information Security Officer for WEST*. During this class, Bruce will outline what types of attacks to look for, the risk involved, and how to manage it all.
You can also expect to learn:
The true impact cyber fraud has had on the real estate industry.
How to identify social engineering attacks.
What you can do to protect yourself and your customers.
1 Hour TDI CE Credit Approved
1 Hour NM CE Credit Approved
*WEST, a Williston Financial Group company
