WFG National Title

New England Webinar Series: Back to School with WFG
2021-09-08 09:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
You’re invited to come back to school with WFG! Each month, your New England team will present a topic about title and closing starting with the basics and ending with preparing a title commitment. Each class is only 30 minutes in length so that you can fit training into your busy schedule!
This month, join us on September 8, 2021, at 9:30 am ET for The Who, What, and Where of the Deed presented by Lisa Vesperman Still, New England Regional and MA State Counsel, and Bill Peacock, New England Underwriter.
You’ve got the Grantor, the Grantee, and the legal description. What else do you need to make sure the deed effectively conveys the property as intended? Join Lisa and Bill to find out what’s needed in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and the other New England states.

Webinar: Exclusive Interview with Brittany Hodak
2021-09-02 14:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Join Sarah Hasch, Marketing Technology Director for WEST*, in collaboration with WFG National Title Insurance Company, for an exclusive all-access interview with special guest Brittany Hodak, Keynote speaker, and Superfan Expert.
During this live interview, Sarah will dive into how to delight your clients and turn them into forever superfans!
You can also expect to learn:
How to identify superfans within your current client database.
How to create superfans and increase sales.
About experiential marketing and how to take it to the next level.
Don’t miss this exciting live event!
*WEST, a Williston Financial Group company

Webinar: Retaining Top Talent: 6 Ways to Create a Culture That Sticks
2021-08-17 13:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
In today’s hyper-competitive jobs market, retaining your top talent is more important than ever.
Join WFG National Title Insurance Company in collaboration with WEST* as we map out 6 ways to weather the recruiting and retention storm on the horizon.
Register today to attend, Retaining Top Talent: 6 Ways to Create a Culture That Sticks presented by Tom Baughman, Agency Representative for WFG, and Sam Trimble, Marketing Tech Director for WEST.
In this webinar, Tom and Sam will discuss 6 tried and true ways to ensure that your top talent sticks with you when the “other guys” start knocking on their door. Creating a company culture that lends itself to loyalty doesn’t have to be complicated.
*WEST, a Williston Financial Group company

Webinar: Cyber Fraud 101
2021-08-13 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Cyber Fraud is on the rise, and the threats are constantly changing.
Join WFG National Title Insurance Company in collaboration with WEST* to learn how you can protect yourself and your business from falling victim to fraud.
Register today to attend Cyber Fraud 101 presented by Sam Trimble, Marketing and Technology Directory for WEST, and Jennifer Cote, WFG Agency Sales Representative.
This webinar is geared to educate you on the common threats and fraud schemes prevalent in today’s real estate landscape. We will also explore the different ways to protect yourself and your transactions from falling victim to fraudsters.
In this webinar, YOU can expect to learn:
The different types of fraud schemes.
How to detect a fraud scheme.
How to protect yourself and your clients from falling victim to fraud.
8 ways to keep your transactions secure.
*WEST, a Williston Financial Group company

Live Q&A with Patrick F. Stone & Bill Conerly
2021-07-21 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, July 21, 2021, at 10:00 am ET for Quarterly Economic Outlook, and get your important questions answered!

[Webinar] How to boost your business without ever leaving the office!
2021-07-15 13:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Are you too busy to think about growing your business? What happens when the inevitable slowdown finally occurs?
Join us to learn how you can stretch your sales activities without actually leaving the office.
Register today to attend, How to Boost Your Business Without Ever Leaving the Office! presented by Sam Trimble, Marketing and Technology Directory, and Justin Stutz, VP Strategic Growth for WEST*.
Finding ways to grow your book of business without ever leaving your office is more important than ever. During this webinar, Sam and Justin will leave you with several proven ways to do just that!
Skills you can expect to learn:
How to stretch your sales activities without leaving the office.
How to gain access to proven methods for selling on social media.
Simple strategies that you can implement in as little as ten minutes a day.
*WEST, a Williston Financial Group company

Texas CE Webinar: How to Handle Liens & Limitations
2021-07-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Register to join us on July 13, 2021, at 11:00 am CT for How to Handle Liens & Limitations presented by Leslie S. Johnson, VP, Texas State Underwriting Counsel.
During this course, Leslie will explain the different types of voluntary and involuntary liens frequently encountered in title insurance transactions. She will also discuss how various liens are refinanced and foreclosed and the impact of refinancing and foreclosing on other liens against the same property.
You can also expect to learn:
• The statutes of limitations for various liens.
• What interests in real property certain liens attach to.
• Different methods to address and remove involuntary liens from your commitment.
Approved for 1 Hour TDI Credit
Click the link below to register!

{Webinar Canceled} Florida CE/CLE: Waterfront Property Basics
2021-06-22 10:00 (America/New_York)
We regret to inform you that the Florida CE/CLE webinar Waterfront Property Basics scheduled for June 22, 2021, at 10 am has been canceled until further notice.
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DFS Course No.: 117654
DFS Course Offering ID: 1145171
Florida Bar No.: 2103949N
Please note that your registration for the webinar will automatically be canceled on your behalf.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Do you have additional questions?
Please feel free to email us at wfgagencyevents@wfgnationaltitle.com

Texas CE Webinar: Entities and Trusts
2021-06-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Register to join us June 8, 2021, at 11:00 am CT for Entities and Trusts presented by Megan J. Piechowiak, Texas State Underwriting Counsel.
During this course, Megan will review what you need to close a file that involves an entity or a trust. She will also uncover the common problems you might encounter when closing files with an entity or a trust.
You can also expect to learn about:
The documents that are required to close a file with an entity or a trust.
The different types of entities and why it matters.
How the different types of trusts can affect what is required to close your transaction.
Approved for 1 Hour TDI Credit

{Webinar} 3 Ways to Improve Your Title Company's Recruiting Efforts
2021-06-02 13:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
We are hiring. Apply within!
Many business owners and business leaders are all saying the same thing, we need to hire good talent, and we need to hire them now!
In this 30 minute class, Sam and Tom will cover 3 ways that will help you attract more qualified applicants and reduce turnover.
Join WFG in collaboration with WEST* Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 1:00 pm ET for 3 Ways to Improve Your Title Company’s Recruiting Efforts presented by Sam Trimble, Marketing Technology Director, and Tom Baughman, Pennsylvania Agency Representative.
During this class, you can also expect to learn:

• About your employment brand and why it is important.
• How to leverage different networking and social media tools.
• How to set up and develop employee training.
*WEST, a Williston Financial Group company

Learning Labs: Canva Content Calendar for IG Business!
2021-05-25 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
Join Sarah Hasch, Marketing Technology Director for WEST*, in collaboration with WFG for Learning Labs. During this session, you will learn how to schedule your content in advance and pick some ideas and tools for posting!
*WEST, a Williston Financial Group company

Learning Labs: Instagram Reels
2021-05-19 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join Sarah Hasch, Marketing Technology Director for WEST*, in collaboration with WFG for Learning Labs. During this session, you will learn all about the new Instagram rage, Reels, and how to post one!
*WEST, a Williston Financial Group company

Learning Labs: Instagram Stories & Highlights
2021-05-19 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Join Sarah Hasch, Marketing Technology Director for WEST*, in collaboration with WFG for Learning Labs. During this workshop, Sarah will go through the steps to create and post a story and teach you how to save the post to your highlights!
You will also get pro tips on what to share when to share it!
*WEST, a Williston Financial Group company

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
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