Homebuilder Services in California

State Leadership

Rick Kersenbrock

V.P., California Title Director

Phone: 949.885.2425
Sylvia Erazo

V.P., California Escrow Director

Mobile: 408.828.0771 Phone: 408.451.7843
Sean Henry

V.P., Regional Sales Manager

Phone: 714.604.7837

Solutions

First American IgniteRE

FirstAM IgniteRE™

Unlock the power of our brand-new solution, FirstAm IgniteRE. Securely access our suite of premier real estate-focused tools at home or on-the-go with one simple login.
Secure Transactions

Transactions

The Transactions feature is a secure communications platform providing access to new homebuyers to complete opening paperwork, review important documents, and send secure messages to their Escrow team.
data-centric properties

Properties

Our data-centric solution for real estate professionals that helps you tap into the power of property data from any device. Search for relevant information including sales comparables, transaction history, and other reports.
multicultural resources

Multicultural

With clear, concise information on the title and real estate process in a variety of languages, your multicultural clients can feel comfortable and confident on what to expect throughout the transaction.
comp calculator

Comp Calculator

The First American Comprehensive Calculator (FACC) includes a Loan Estimate/Closing Disclosure option so you can easily provide quotes for new home transactions.
Remote Online Notary

RON

First American’s transformative Remote Online Notary eClosings offers a flexible, convenient, and fully digital closing experience that reduces risks for all parties.
Ownership

Ownership Center

Whether you're just starting to look at new listings or have already signed a purchase agreement on your dream home, our Ownership Center can help walk you through the home buying process ‐ and then keep your home protected.
Underwriting Library

Underwriting Library

Access to underwriting forms, endorsements, real estate practices, rate manuals, and more. Get a list of Underwriting documents that were recently released and made available.

Services

Title Insurance

Title insurance protection from First American Title provides home buyers, lenders and developers with vital protection against losses from a variety of title issues. With coverage for lenders and owners, you can count on First American Title to protect your investment.

Forward Planning

Our experienced team has the relationships and creativity to help ensure you meet your project timelines.

Escrow & Signing

Whether you are closing on a land purchase, construction loan or your individual lot sales, First American is prepared to handle all of your escrow and closing needs.

DRE Services

Our highly trained staff of Department of Real Estate (DRE) specialists and consultants will assist you with the preparation of the materials necessary to satisfy public agency requirements.

Title Production

First American Title offers reliable title search, examination and production services to support builders' title agent operations. With our extensive experience in complex land development, subdivision and residential sale out transactions, our highly trained professionals provide reliable search information to help maximize the productivity and efficiency of your operation.

Back Office Production Support for Agents

First American Title offers flexible support to scale with your growth. Our proven professionals are able to assist with a variety of processes and back-office production tasks. Take advantage of our back-office support services to maximize the productivity and efficiency of your operation so you can spend more time on the core of your business – your customers.

Agency Banking

First American Trust, FSB provides comprehensive banking solutions with automated processes to streamline your banking needs. Save time and reduce errors with our automated solutions for wire transfers and escrow savings account management. Our products are secure, efficient, and tailored to the needs of professionals in the real estate settlement services industry.

About First American

Sustainability Practices

Sustainability

First American's sustainability practices are guided by our core values of integrity, commitment, service, leadership, and teamwork. These values influence the way in which we conduct our business and engage with the communities where we live and work.

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FirstAM Careers

Careers

More than 130 years. One Simple Idea.

People First. Since 1889, First American has held an unwavering belief in its people. By actively supporting their careers and overall wellbeing, our employees inspire and enable our success. For us, People First is more than a tagline or campaign slogan. It is the very essence of our employee experience – representing both a proud legacy and a guiding light.

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