Additional Information
Additional Information for Century Title & Escrow Inc
- Location of This Business
- Topeka, KS 66604-2603
- BBB File Opened:
- 1/13/2014
- Years in Business:
- 61
- Business Started:
- 1/9/1963
- Business Started Locally:
- 1/9/1963
- Licensing Information:
- This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
- Type of Entity:
- Corporation
- Alternate Business Name
- Cottonwood County Abstract Company
- Wilson County Abstract Co., Inc.
- Business Management
- Sharon Bamberg, CEO
- Chris Fairchild, Customer Service Manager
- Wilson Molina, Sr. Acct Officer
- Sheryl Bakewell, Sr. Acct Officer
- Anton Martinez, Sr. Acct Officer
- Sydney Albach, CEO
- Contact Information
Principal
- Sharon Bamberg, CEO
Customer Contact
- Chris Fairchild, Customer Service Manager
- Sydney Albach, CEO
- Additional Contact Information
Fax Numbers
- (877) 280-1901Primary Fax
Phone Numbers
- (651) 967-1999Other Phone
- (877) 280-1901
- Serving Area
- Afton, MN
- Albertville, MN
- Almelund, MN
- Andover, MN
- Annandale, MN
- Anoka, MN
- Antlers Park, MN
- Apple Valley, MN
- Arden Hills, MN
- Argonne, MN
- Bayport, MN
- Baytown, MN
- Becker, MN
- Belle Plaine, MN
- Bethel, MN
- Bible College, MN
- Big Lake, MN
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- Brooklyn Park, MN
- Buffalo, MN
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- Burnsville, MN
- Cambridge, MN
- Carver, MN
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- Cedar, MN
- Cedar East Bethel, MN
- Center City, MN
- Centerville, MN
- Champlin, MN
- Chanhassen, MN
- Chaska, MN
- Chisago City, MN
- Chisago Lake, MN
- Circle Pines, MN
- Clear Lake, MN
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- County Market, MN
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- Referral Assistance
- Minnesota Department of Commerce
85 7th Pl E Ste 500
Saint Paul MN 55101
Phone Number: (651) 539-1500
http://www.commerce.state.mn.us
[email protected] - North Dakota Abstracters Board of Examiners
PO Box 551
New Rockford ND 58356
Phone Number: (701) 947-2446 - North Dakota Department of Commerce
PO Box 2057
Bismarck ND 58502
Phone Number: (701) 328-5300
http://www.ndcommerce.com - North Dakota Real Estate Commission
200 E Main Ave Ste 204
Bismarck ND 58501
Phone Number: (701) 328-9749
http://www.realestatend.org/
- Minnesota Department of Commerce
- Business Categories
- Timeshare Companies, Title Agent, Escrow Services, Legal Document Help, Legal Forms, Abstracters
Alerts
See What BBB Reports OnLicensing
Government Action: BBB reports on known government actions involving business’ marketplace conduct:
On November 1, 2022, the business received a Cease and Desist Order from the Minnesota Department of Commerce. The Order settles allegations that the business violated Minnesota law by engaging in fraud or making material misrepresentations while providing real estate brokerage and real estate closing services in addition to engaging in unlicensed real estate brokerage and title insurance activities. Under the Cease and Desist Order, the Minnesota Department of Commerce determined that a website was created, and claimed "We are a closing company from Saint Paul, Minnesota with more than 50 years protecting our clients." and offered title insurance, closing services and escrow contract servicing. According to the Order, the business does not hold any license through the Minnesota Department of Commerce. The Cease and Desist order, under Minn. Stat. 45.027 subd. 5a, requires the business and all individuals acting for the business, to cease and desist from charging or collecting fees for real estate services and/or title services; advertising or representing the business as a real estate and/or title company and engaging in fraudulent and/or unlicensed activity. The business was offered the opportunity for a hearing, but did not respond. For more details go to the below link.
Alert
Based on information in BBB files, and the recent Minnesota Department of Commerce Cease and Desist Order, BBB recommends consumers be extremely cautious when doing business with this entity.
If you have sent money to this entity, please file a report with the Minnesota Department of Commerce and BBB's ScamTracker www.bbb.org/scamtracker
If you're contacted by someone about the sale of your timeshare, watch out for requests to wire money upfront. This is usually the sign of a fraudulent operation. The BBB offers these tips to those seeking to sell their timeshare property:
* Be Wary of Upfront Fees - Consider opting for a company that offers to sell for a fee only after the timeshare is sold. Many complaints to the BBB regarding timeshare resellers involve situations where people were told they needed to wire "advance appraisal fees," or that they just had to pay closing costs and their timeshare would be sold.
* Use a Business You can Trust - Make sure the timeshare reseller you use is a BBB Accredited Business or at the very least has a good rating with BBB. You can check out a business's BBB Business Review at bbb.org.
* Don't be fooled by a slick website. Scammers can easily create professional-looking websites and also create official-looking literature and documents. Talk to a professional and don't be taken in by an offer that's too good to be true.
* Confirm Licensing Requirements - Some timeshare resellers will use fake addresses or PO boxes in order to mislead timeshare owners. Confirm where the company is located and in what states it does business. Ask if the company's salespeople are licensed to sell real estate where your timeshare is located. If so, verify this with the state licensing board.
* Get the Facts on the Figures - Find out if the business charges a commission. Do they handle the entire closing and provide escrow services? Do they charge an up-front listing or advertising fee? What does it cover and is it refundable?
* Don't Fall for the Hard Sell or an Offer that Sounds Too Good to Be True - Don't agree to anything over the phone and don't be pressured. Unscrupulous timeshare resellers may claim that your property is in demand and they can sell it immediately; unfortunately, these promises are usually always false.
Accreditation
This business is not BBB Accredited
Years in Business: 61
BBB Rating
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