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For Homeowners: Buying, Selling, or Refinancing in the DMV

You have the right to choose your own title company. Make it the #1 ranked title company in Washington DC. Transparent pricing, wire-fraud-resistant escrow, mobile notary anywhere in the DMV.

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What ATG Title Means for Homeowners

Buying a home — or selling, or refinancing — is stressful enough without surprises at the closing table. ATG Title takes the title and escrow side off your shoulders so you can focus on the move itself.

You have a legal right to choose your own title company in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Most buyers don't realize this, and they default to whatever the agent or lender suggests. Choosing ATG means a dedicated coordinator who walks you through every step, transparent pricing with no surprises, and a portal where you can track your closing day-by-day.

How ATG Supports Homeowners

You can choose your own title company

In DC, Maryland, and Virginia, the buyer has the legal right to choose. ATG Title is the #1 ranked option in DC and serves every closing across the DMV.

Transparent pricing — no surprise fees

Same-day quote with all line items spelled out before you commit. Title insurance, escrow, recording — every cost is disclosed upfront.

Real-time visibility into your closing

Track every step from contract to keys-in-hand on a live dashboard. No more wondering whether your wire arrived or your title commitment is ready.

Wire-fraud protection that works

ATG's secure ePay portal protects your earnest money and down payment from email-based wire fraud — the #1 way DMV homebuyers lose money. Your funds transfer over an encrypted, verified channel.

Sign anywhere — office, mobile, or remote

9 office locations across the DMV, mobile notary anywhere in DC/MD/VA, and Remote Online Notary for jurisdictions that accept it. Close on your schedule.

Title insurance protects you for as long as you own

One-time premium at closing protects you from claims, liens, fraud, and title defects for as long as you (or your heirs) own the property.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I really choose my own title company in DC, Maryland, or Virginia?

The buyer has the legal right to choose the title company in all three DMV jurisdictions — RESPA prohibits anyone from requiring a specific provider. ATG Title is the #1 ranked title company in DC per the Washington Business Journal Book of Lists 2024.

Why do I need title insurance?

Title insurance protects you financially if a problem with the property's title surfaces after closing — including unknown liens, fraud, forgery, errors in public records, or undisclosed heirs. Owner's title insurance is a one-time cost that protects you for as long as you own the property.

How much does title insurance cost in the DMV?

Title insurance in DC, Maryland, and Virginia typically ranges from 0.5% to 1% of the purchase price as a one-time premium paid at closing. Request a same-day quote for an exact figure on your specific property.

How do I protect myself from wire fraud at closing?

Use a secure ePay portal (like ATG's) for earnest money and down-payment transfers. Never trust wire instructions received only by email — always verify them by phone with a number you have independently confirmed. ATG Title's portal is encrypted, audited, and verified end-to-end.

Can I close remotely if I'm out of state or can't take time off work?

ATG Title offers Remote Online Notary (RON) for jurisdictions that accept it, plus mobile notary services anywhere in DC, Maryland, or Virginia — out-of-state and international buyers close with us regularly.

How long does a residential closing take in the DMV?

A standard residential closing in the DMV takes 30-45 days from contract to keys-in-hand. The actual closing appointment lasts 30-60 minutes.