Champion Title’s Early eClose Success Story

Bill Reilly, Founder of Champion Title & Settlements in Northern Virginia, has consistently focused on the future to ensure his company's success. His forward-thinking approach has enabled Champion Title to exceed customer expectations and maintain a leading position in the competitive settlement industry.

In 2018, Reilly led Champion Title to invest in digital closings, even as others in the industry hesitated. Champion Title began offering Hybrid eClosings to clients, quickly realizing benefits for both signers and operations. Reilly noted, "We understood the advantages to establishing eClosing capabilities early on, which proved valuable at the time and invaluable down the road."

Pandemic-Proof Closing Solutions

Over the next two years, Champion Title solidified its reputation as an industry leader and expert in eClosings, anticipating that digital closings would become a major trend in real estate settlements. This foresight proved crucial during the COVID-19 pandemic, as demand for digital and remote solutions surged and industry barriers fell rapidly. While many title and settlement companies scrambled to adapt, Champion Title was able to continue business as usual, thanks to its early adoption of eClosings.

Although not every closing at Champion Title is an eClosing—and some clients still prefer in-person transactions—the company's early recognition of eClosing opportunities allowed it to weather the pandemic and gain market share while competitors struggled.

Championing the Next eClosing Frontier

With eClosings now commonplace, Champion Title is looking ahead to the next innovation. In June, the company became one of the first to adopt Proof's self-closing solution. This platform enables title and settlement agents in RON-approved states to execute and complete notarizations as part of a fully digital closing experience.

Kyle Tyler, eClosings Team Lead at Champion Title, explained, "We chose to expand our online closing platforms to include Proof based on their industry expertise, the streamlined, user-friendly dashboard, and the ability to use our own settlement professionals for every eClosing. We know these advantages will set us apart from the competition, and our clients will directly benefit."

By managing the entire eClosing process, Champion Title maintains control over the closing experience and can better meet client demands with exceptional service and improved operational efficiency. With Proof's support, Champion Title continues to offer a comprehensive suite of solutions capable of handling any type of closing, regardless of circumstances.