Cortes & Hay Profiles Title Agency and Real Estate Agent Relationship

Flemington, New Jersey, United States – December 12th, 2025 / Cortes & Hay Title Insurance Agency, Inc.

 

Flemington, NJ – Cortes & Hay, New Jersey’s leading title insurance company, announces a new resource detailing how real estate agents and title companies work together for the benefit of property owners. 

 

“Cortes & Hay offers over five decades of title experience in the Garden State,” Justin Hay, President of Cortes & Hay, said. “Throughout that long history, we’ve worked hand-in-hand with New Jersey’s premier real estate agents to provide the title search, title insurance, and title settlement services their clients need for a successful real estate transaction. We’re proud to shine some light on this essential part of the process.”

 

Why Real Estate Agencies Work with a Title Insurance Organization

 

The end goal of a real estate agent is to create a smooth, efficient transaction for their clients; partnering with a respected, trusted title search and title insurance company in New Jersey, like Cortes & Hay, helps them secure a foundational part of that transaction.

 

The main goal is to ensure that the property is free of any title issues – like encumbrances, liens, easements, or other problems – that may impede the sale, and support the parties involved in the future if the issues do arise.

 

Real estate agencies will enlist the support of a title insurance company in New Jersey, like Cortes & Hay, to:

 

• Perform an in-depth title search to give the agent and their client a complete look at the history of the title and identify any problems that might come up

• Work as a client support to answer any questions that may come up

• Provide title insurance for restitution and financial security in case any future issues arise

• Provide closing help for a seamless “final step” to the transaction

 

How Real Estate Agencies Work with a New Jersey Title Insurance Company

As soon as the real estate agent has all of the details needed for their transaction, they’ll go to their title insurance and title search company and provide them with the request. From there, the New Jersey title insurance company conducts an in-depth review of the property’s history to identify and resolve potential title issues. 

 

Those can include:

 

• Fraud and forgery in the title history

• Undisclosed heirs who may claim ownership of the property

• Liens, claims, easements, and encumbrances that could transfer to the new owner of the property

 

A New Jersey title insurance company like Cortes & Hay works closely with the agent and the client to answer any title-related questions that may arise; they can also be present at closing to help secure the final stage of the real estate transaction.

 

Additionally, suppose future issues arise (or a problem arises that demands legal representation). In that case, while they cannot provide legal representation, the agent and the title insurance company in New Jersey will assist the owner’s legal team to help resolve title issues.

 

What Else Can a New Jersey Title Insurance Company Work With an Agent to Provide?

 

Along with title search and title insurance services, Cortes & Hay can also work with agents and clients for:

 

• Enhanced Title Insurance, offering protections that go above and beyond standard title insurance.

• Commercial and Leasehold title insurance that provides safety and security for these complex transactions.

• Settlement services that help to facilitate the transfer of ownership from a seller to a buyer.

• 1031 Exchanges, allowing property owners to get the most out of these beneficial (but often tricky) procedures.

 

Cortes & Hay works closely with mortgage lenders, mortgage brokers, attorneys, and other professionals involved in real estate transactions throughout New Jersey to ensure a successful real estate process for all parties. 

 

Why Agents Work With the Cortes & Hay New Jersey Title Insurance Company

New Jersey’s top real estate agents have long-standing, mutually beneficial, and highly productive working relationships with Cortes & Hay. Over five decades of partnerships, Cortes & Hay has earned a well-established reputation as a top New Jersey title insurance company for its sterling customer service, responsiveness, collaboration, and communication. 

 

“We’re present at every step of the way for New Jersey’s real estate agents and their clients,” Hay said. “We put a premium on crystal-clear communication and fast, accurate responses at every stage – from initial communication through final closing, and both in-person and by using cutting-edge digital tools. The real estate purchasing process can be a trying, stressful time for everyone involved; we’re here to ensure that it’s as smooth and  seamless as it can be.” 

About Cortes & Hay

 

Cortes & Hay offers over 50 years of experience in residential, commercial, and industrial title insurance. Our veteran leadership provides a wide range of expertise—from multiple-tract assemblage to improvements on leased land or residential subdivisions—giving our clients the confidence and peace of mind they deserve in their title insurance transaction. Additionally, Cortes & Hay specializes in 1031 exchanges and settlement services, including property sales, purchases, and refinancings, as well as attorney-assisted closings. 

 

As a commitment to our clients and everyone we do business with, Cortes & Hay takes the strictest steps to conform with all industry standards set by the American Land Title Association’s (ALTA’s) Title Insurance and Settlement Company Best Practices.

Cortes & Hay has two convenient locations in New Jersey (Flemington and Hoboken) and proudly serves the entire state. 

 

CONTACT INFORMATION:

 

Cortes & Hay Title Agency, Inc.
110 Main St #1, Flemington, NJ 08822

PRESS CONTACT: 

Michele Caporin

Email: michele@corteshay.com

Phone: (908) 782-8850