What do I need to open a title order as a real estate agent?

Opening title is quick. As the agent, you typically provide the fully signed purchase and sale agreement, the property address or parcel number, and contact details for the buyer, the seller, and the lender once one is known. With that, the title company opens the order, runs the title search, and issues a preliminary title commitment for review. You’ll also coordinate delivery of the earnest money to be held in escrow and forward any addenda or contingencies that affect the timeline. Many title companies offer several ways to open an order, whether by email, phone, an online form, or a partner portal, and will confirm the order number and the escrow officer assigned to your transaction so you have a direct contact from day one.