The Trusted Adviser
May 2020 | Volume 13 · Number 3

ATG is Here for You

Restrictions Are Shifting: ATG Still Innovating, Keeping You Safe

Check out this three-minute message of gratitude from our CEO, Peter Birnbaum. We all share Peter's appreciation for our member agents, their clients, and all our customers. As states open and restrictions ease, we are still working everyday to keep you safe and deliver innovative solutions.

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Closing Options for You and Your Clients

View our programs to learn about options and solutions for COVID-safe closings (click your state name):

  • COVID-19 Options and Procedures When ATG Conducts the Closing | Illinois (0.75 MCLE) or Wisconsin (0.75 CLE applied for)
  • COVID-19 Solutions for ATG Agents that Conduct the Closings | Illinois (1.00 MCLE) or Wisconsin (1.00 CLE applied for)

Safely Handling Seller Documents and Conducting Closings

  • Pre-Sign Seller Documents, Return via Prepaid Label – We have always accepted pre-signed seller documents, but making the process easier during COVID-19, we are happy to provide you with a return label prior to the closing.
  • ATG Carhop Closings – Limit person-to-person contact and ensure your clients’ health and safety. See details, below.
  • Electronic Signing Options – Take Advantage of Electronic Signing with DocuSign. When ATG is the settlement agent:
    • We will include you (the seller attorney) on the email so you can see the documents your client will be signing electronically.
    • We are happy to send all title company seller-side documents, along with any other documents you have (i.e., the ones that do not need to be notarized) via DocuSign for clients to execute electronically.
  • Use Remote Online Notarization (RON) for Transactions in Illinois and Wisconsin – See ATG COVID-19 Update #18 for details, approved platforms, and other important information.

Innovative, Safe Business Practices

  • Carhop Closings
    Schedule your next ATG closing as a Carhop Closing to limit person-to-person contact and ensure your clients' health and safety. Our offices are staffed with Closers and Notaries who can assist with required "Wet Ink" signatures on documents—while you or your clients stay safely in your cars.
  • ATG GO Video Conferencing
    Stay Close, Connected, and Safe

    Stay connected to your clients by meeting with them face-to-face in the comfort and safety of your office or home. Our video conference rooms are available to all active ATG member agents to use at your convenience, whether representing a seller or a buyer. Perfect for consultaion, document review, and wet-ink signature. See Details or Schedule a Video Conference Now!

  • In-Office Closings
    Traditional, in-office closings are still an option in most ATG offices. We are observing all CDC health and safety guidelines, including the use of masks, distancing, and limited attendance.

  • Docusign Tutorial: How to Create an Account and Tag Documents for Clients' Signature

  • Wet Ink Remote Notary Service

Underwriting Guidelines

Here for You

Check out our two-minute slide show featuring employees from the ATG Family of companies working from home or in COVID-safe offices: ATG is Here for You.

Continue to chack our COVID-19 Update page for new information as well as an archive of everything we've sent/posted. We are grateful for your ongoing support and appreciate your business. Contact Us with any questions or concerns, we value your feedback.

 

[Last update: 5-27-20]

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