{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: 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

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 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: 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

{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

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 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: 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] 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

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: 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

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: 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

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.

Florida CE | CLE Webinar: Dude, Where's My Property?
2021-09-23 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Register to join us on September 23, 2021, at 10:00 am ET for Dude, Where’s My Property? Legal Descriptions & Surveys presented by Debra Davids, Assistant Vice President, Underwriting Counsel.
During this Florida continuing education class, Debra will dive into the history of the mapping system and review the different types of legal descriptions.
You can also expect to learn:
What to do if a legal description on a deed needs to be corrected.
What to look for on a survey, and how the survey relates to the title policy.
How to review legal descriptions and encroachments on a survey.
This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for one CE credit and CLE approval has been obtained from the Florida Bar for one general credit.
DFS Course ID.: 118620
DFS Course Offering: 1147532
Florida Bar No.: 2106596N
Approved for 1 Hr. General DFS Credit
Approved for 1 Hr. General Florida Bar Credit

Cyber Threats: Is Your Company Prepared?
2021-09-24 13:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
Join Brian Nachlas, Marketing Technology Director for WEST*, and his special guest, Bruce A. Phillips, CISSP / SVP, and Chief Information Security Officer for WEST, in collaboration with WFG, for Cyber Threats: Is Your Company Prepared?
During this live Facebook interview, Brian and Bruce will discuss the increasing threat of a cyber attack on your company.
By attending, you can expect to learn:
What happened with the entire Cloudstar Ransomware attack?
What can companies do to prepare should this happen again?
What does WEST / WFG have in place that protects against these information security threats?
Attending the Facebook LIVE event?
Click the link below to let us know you will be there!
*WEST, a Williston Financial Group company

Texas CE Webinar: Ad Valorem Tax Coverages
2021-10-12 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Please join us on October 12, 2021, at 11:00 am CT for Ad Valorem Tax Coverages presented by Megan Piechowiak, Texas State Underwriting Counsel.
During this course, Megan will review property taxes and the importance of how taxes affect a closing, and your responsibilities at various times of the year in collecting and paying these taxes.
By attending this course, you can also expect to learn:
· Exemptions and how they affect your closing.
· Legislative updates and how they affect you.

Approved for 1 Hour TDI Credit

New England Webinar Series: Back to School with WFG
2021-10-14 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!
Join us on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at 9:30 am ET for Types of Tenancies: They Want to Hold Title How? presented by Lisa Vesperman Still, New England Regional and MA State Counsel and Bill Peacock, New England Underwriter.
Joint tenants, tenants by the entirety and tenants in common – what do they mean, what are the benefits or pitfalls and can they be combined? Join Lisa and Bill to find out what’s needed in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and other New England states.

Live Q&A with Patrick Stone & Bill Conerly
2021-10-21 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, October 21, 2021, at 10:00 am ET for Quarterly Economic Outlook, and get your important questions answered!
Email your questions to wfgagencyevents@wfgtitle.com

Webinar: The Top 3 Free Recruiting Platforms for Title Agents
2021-11-04 13:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
There are places here, there, and everywhere to post job openings and recruit potential candidates in the current jobs market. That said, not all job boards are created equal.
Join WFG National Title Insurance Company in collaboration with WEST* to attend, The Top 3 Free Recruiting Platforms for Title Agents presented by Tom Baughman, Agency Representative for WFG, and Sam Trimble, Marketing Technology Director for WEST.
In this 30-minute webinar, Tom and Sam will explore the top 3 free job boards for filling your title agency’s open positions in today’s hot jobs market.
Don’t miss this must-see event!
*WEST, a Williston Financial Group company

Texas CE Webinar: Insuring Around Liens
2021-11-09 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Register to join us on November 9, 2021, at 11:00 am CT for Insuring Around Liens presented by Leslie S. Johnson, VP, Texas State Underwriting Counsel.
During this course, Leslie will explain what “insuring around” is, where the rules governing insuring around liens come from, and why compliance with those rules is important. She will also discuss the specific scenarios that do not constitute improper insuring around liens, such as time-barring liens and obtaining bonds against mechanic’s liens.
You can also expect to learn:
When to require indemnities and escrow deposits to protect against liens.
How to handle subordinate liens on loan policies and interim construction binders.
What is the Texas Master Indemnity Agreement and what it covers.
Other options for dealing with liens on your commitment.
Approved for 1 Hour TDI Credit

New England Webinar Series: Back to School with WFG
2021-11-10 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!
Join us on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at 9:30 am ET for Mortgages and Payoffs presented by Lisa Vesperman Still, New England Regional and MA State Counsel and Bill Peacock, New England Underwriter.
It’s the end of the month and you received the payoff statement for your transaction. How do you know it’s real and how can you make sure you’re going to get a correct discharge? During this session, Lisa and Bill will point out some red flags to watch out for, and some valuable tricks of the trade!

The Strategy of Strategy: How to Build and Iterate Your Way to Success
2021-11-10 13:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Join WFG National Title Insurance Company, in collaboration with WEST*, on November 10, 2021, at 1:00 pm ET as Justin Tucker, WFG’s Executive Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, and Sam Trimble, WEST Marketing Technology Director, explore the art of strategy. With 2022 goals and business planning right around the corner, having the right process for identifying and implementing strategy is vital to success.
Topics will include:
A simple methodology and framework for identifying the right strategic initiatives.
How a commitment to constantly iterating your strategy will yield better results.
The sales, marketing, and technology strategies upon which WFG is focused.
It has been said, “While effort sets your floor, strategy determines your ceiling.”
Justin and Sam will help you aim high with this informative session!

VA CE Webinar: Judgments, Liens, Bankruptcy and Your Real Estate Transaction
2021-11-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Register to join us on November 16, 2021, at 10:00 am ET for Judgments, Liens, Bankruptcy and Your Real Estate Transaction presented by Kristopher Sleeth, Underwriting Counsel.
During this continuing education class, Kris will dive into the critical details you need to know about judgments in Virginia.
In this course, you can also expect to learn:
How judgments are created in Virginia.
The effect judgments have on real property.
The interplay between judgments and bankruptcy.
Provider Number: 136991
Course Offering: 223071
Approved for 1 Hr. General Credit
Please note that this course is a Company/Agency sponsored Continuing Education Course and ONLY a Virginia Insurance License Number (“VLN”) or a National Producer Number (“NPN”) will be excepted forms of identification for registration.

Please visit the Pearson VUE’s Virginia CE webpage for a complete detailed list of compliance requirements. www.VirginiaInsuranceCE.com [home.pearsonvue.com]

The Law of Attraction: How to Entice the Clients You Want
2021-12-02 10:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
Join WFG National Title Insurance Company in collaboration with WEST* for The Law of Attraction: How to Entice the Clients you Want hosted by Brian Nachlas, Marketing Technology Director, WEST and special guest and long-time friend, Kaitlin Lovern.
During this Facebook Live event, Brian unfolds how Kaitlin’s brand and online presence not only catapulted her real estate career, but also led to social media domination!
Together, Brian and Kaitlin will cover key topics including:
How important is social media to the real estate industry as a whole?
What are real estate agents missing that a title company can provide?
What do real estate agents look for when partnering with a title company?
How does a title company “lose opportunities” with their clients?
Register today to watch this must-see interview with Kaitlin Lovern, a real estate agent you definitely need to know!
*WEST, a Williston Financial Group company

New England Webinar Series: Back to School with WFG
2021-12-09 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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!
Join us on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at 9:30 am ET for Marriage, Divorce and Real Property presented by Lisa Vesperman Still, New England Regional and MA State Counsel and Bill Peacock, New England Underwriter.
You’re reviewing a title and it turns out the seller has recently divorced. How does this affect the property the couple owns? And what about the ex’s homestead?
During this class, Lisa and Bill will take you through the interesting and sometimes messy review of marriage, divorce and real property.
Don’t miss out, register today!

Florida CE/CLE Webinar: 2021 Law Update, Legislation, Regulations and Statutes Affecting Title and Title
2021-12-09 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Register to join us on December 9, 2021, at 10:00 am ET for the 2021 Law Update, Legislation, Regulations and Statutes Affecting Title and Title Insurance presented by Joseph J. Tschida, Vice President and State Counsel.
During this Florida continuing education class, Joe will review and explain bills passed by the Florida Legislature in 2021 and their impact on title, title insurance and real property transactions. Additionally, this webinar will explain a Miami-Dade Ordinance requiring notice to buyers if a septic tank system services the property.
By Attending this class, you can also expect to learn about:
Revisions to the Remote Online Notary Law.
Revisions to the Public Records Redaction Law.
The new statute regarding homestead and trusts.
And much more!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for one CE credit and CLE approval has been obtained from the Florida Bar for one general credit.
DFS Course ID.: 119385
DFS Course Offering: 1150505
Florida Bar No.: 2108815N
Approved for 1 Hr. General DFS Credit
Approved for 1 Hr. General Florida Bar Credit

A Very Nerdy Holiday Special
2021-12-09 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)

Texas CE Webinar: Bankruptcy
2021-12-14 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Register to join us on December 14, 2021, at 11:00 am for Bankruptcy presented by Megan Piechowiak, Texas State Underwriting Counsel.
Closing a file with a recent bankruptcy or pending bankruptcy can be tricky to navigate. As a title professional, it is crucial to know the different pitfalls that may arise during this type of transaction.
Join us to learn how you can work through these issues and adequately close transactions involving bankruptcies.
During this class, you can expect to learn:
The different types of bankruptcy.
What to expect when selling a property during a bankruptcy.
The meaning of a discharge.
Click HERE to register!
This course is approved for 1 Hour of TDI credit.
