If you are a real estate transaction settlement agent who files the required 1099-S returns for sellers in reportable transactions via IRS’ FIRE system, please read on.

Filing Forms 1099-S with the IRS is a routine part of a settlement agent's responsibilities. However, it seems that many settlement agents wait until January, February and even March of the following year to start working on their filing details. The purpose of this white paper is to prescribe a process to be followed throughout the year so that, come March of the following year, the filing of Forms 1099 will have been completed with minimal stress and errors.

Here we are. The end of the year. A time to look back, reflect and remind you about all the events that transpired, and a time to gently put Father Time out to pasture and welcome that sweet, cuddly and fat newborn Baby New Year.

While a plate that’s too full is perfectly reasonable for a Thanksgiving meal, it’s a recipe for disaster for your title and settlement company. That’s why Generes & Associates provides third-party support for the services that you use every day.

Virtual meetings are super easy and a great addition to the modern workplace. Nonetheless, the in-person conference will never fall totally out of fashion. In fact, if you have attended one of these in-person events lately, you know there’s a special buzz in the air. Everyone is excited to interact, catch up and meet new friends. Here are four reasons why meeting in person has a leg-up on virtual.

We know the ins and outs of all your industry-standard software in the title, settlement and escrow biz. What’s more, we can solve your problem – whatever it is – and get you back rocking and rolling right away. What gives us the edge over the existing support systems for these software solutions? Glad you asked!

Most people think title insurance is boring. As far as we know, there are no title company reality TV shows, and no one grew up with a poster of legendary abstractor, Jimmy “No Liens” Lombardi, on their wall. Luckily for homeowners across the country, you don’t think it's boring, which is why you spend so much time and effort to protect your client’s property rights. But let’s face it, some parts of the job are boring (or just a pain in the neck.) That’s where we come in.

Generes & Associates had a great time last week at LTAMS Annual Conference in Biloxi, Mississippi. The key takeaway from our CEO Ed Generes' speech was that Generes & Associates truly is a one-stop-shop for all your industry needs.

It's simple to see how one might view the eClosing as the next logical step for the industry. While we're not here to outright refute that, we are here to touch on an issue that has been overshadowed amidst all the excitement-- the issue of digital security.

Our affiliate, First Trust Accounting Services (FTA) will perform your daily as well as your monthly 3-way reconciliation remotely and never requires a visit to your office!

With almost 17,000 TAX IDs processed, at an 8% error rate, that’s a potential fine of $2,200 per company

A highly competitive market, stemming from high demand and a short supply of houses for sale is the continued cause of a flurry of activity for anyone working in the real estate sector. We'll break down the latest information, and give you our take on it.