At Danilson Law, our priority is ensuring every real estate transaction in Iowa is handled not just efficiently, but with the highest degree of security. The digital age has brought convenience, but it has also brought sophisticated threats, making advanced verification crucial. That is why we have integrated ClosingLock, the industry's gold standard for security, into our process to protect every buyer and seller we serve.
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Imagine this scenario playing out on a vacant lot in a growing Iowa town. A long-distance owner, who hasn't checked on the property in months, suddenly finds a sale pending on their land. How? A clever fraudster—armed with a stolen identity, fake documents, and a VPN masking their location—attempted to assume the owner’s identity. Their goal was simple: execute a quick, cash-out sale of the vacant property and disappear with the wire transfer before the legitimate owner was alerted.
This isn't a scene from a movie; it's a real-world threat, and these fraudsters often target vacant or distressed properties. Without robust safeguards, many title and settlement companies might never catch the forgery, leaving the legitimate owner with a massive headache and a potentially stolen asset.
___________________________________________________________________________________________In Iowa, a real estate transaction is often the single largest financial event in a person’s life. With so much money changing hands, the process has become a major target for sophisticated criminal networks. Fraud is no longer just about email phishing; it's about:
For an Iowa Real Estate Attorney to truly serve and protect clients, standard closing procedures are no longer enough. We must proactively adopt technology that defeats these threats.
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Danilson Law is committed to increasing security for buyers and sellers in Iowa by using ClosingLock to tackle the three biggest risks in modern real estate:
Detailed Reporting: Unlike simple pass/fail systems, we receive a detailed, multi-page report that we can act on.
Wire fraud is a multi-million dollar problem. The moment we use email for wire instructions, we expose clients to risk. With ClosingLock, Danilson Law sends and receives wire instructions without email, eliminating fraud risk and giving clients peace of mind. For sellers, ClosingLock verifies both business and personal bank account details against an extensive trusted data network.
Fraudsters sometimes hijack the mortgage payoff process. ClosingLock allows Danilson Law to instantly confirm mortgage payoff account details against a robust database, eliminating the need to call the lender and the possibility of human error. It provides immediate results and a secure receipt, saving critical time and ensuring the correct party receives the funds.
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The legal requirements for a valid conveyance and the nature of property ownership in Iowa demand precision. By using ClosingLock, we ensure:
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When choosing legal counsel for your Iowa real estate transaction, prioritize security. By working with Danilson Law, you are choosing an Iowa Real Estate Attorney who recognizes the new threats and invests in the technology required to defeat them. Our adoption of ClosingLock demonstrates our commitment to transparency, efficiency, and—above all—your financial safety.
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Security is not a feature; it is a foundation. At Danilson Law, we are using ClosingLock to make your closing safer, more efficient, and easier. We are turning the threat of fraud into the promise of peace of mind.
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