BEST PRACTICES
We recognize loan officers and real estate agents referring business to our offices are
depending on us. We strive to preform as a member of their team effort to build
customers for life. The closing is the crescendo of their efforts. To insure a great lasting
impression, Mills & Associates identifies potential challenges in advance of the closing.
1. Titles (and surveys if requested) are ordered upon receipt.
2. Titles and Surveys are reviewed by Title Attorneys upon receipt.
3. The title attorney immediately seeks resolution of any title or
survey problem.
4. fax copies of insurance and termite reports are requested for review prior to closing.
5. Preliminary HUD-1s are prepared prior to closing and sent to all
parties.
6. executed sales contract. When executing the contracts, make an
extra copy to bring to closing.
7. Surveys. Most lenders no longer require a survey. If your
Purchaser wants a survey, make certain that you let the Closing
Attorney know well in advance of the closing date.
SMOOTH CLOSING CEREMONY
Mills & Associates will always strive to make certain that transactions close smoothly and
close on time.
TECHNOLOGY
We are committed to utilizing technology to best serve our clients.
• All computers in our offices are linked to a server allowing
access from any computer in our office.
• We have invested in cutting edge settlement systems.
• All files are imaged after closing. Electronic copies can be
viewed and printed by authorized users from any computer in our
office.
FINISHING THE JOB
We recognize that a long-term relationship between loan officers, real estate agents, and
their clients requires that we complete our job after closing. We recognize that our job
does not end until all documents are recorded, all documents are disbursed to the lender
and all liens and loans paid off at closing are released of record.
• File disbursement begins as soon as the loan closes.
• All documents are checked for proper execution.
• Prior to being sent to record, each recorded document is
reviewed by a Title Attorney.
• Payoffs are sent via overnight courier.
• Upon receipt from the recording office, recorded documents are
promptly copied and returned to the proper parties.
• Prior to closing any file, all satisfactions must be received. If
satisfactions are not returned, a search of the courthouse is
performed and files are closed out.

Our turn around time on all title orders is 2-3 business days. We try to have everything
completed and received by the appropriate parties within this time period.
We handle transactions throughout metro Atlanta. Our main office is located on Mansell
Exchange West in Alpharietta. We are also are able to prepare fast document mail-out
services for your out of state clients.
We serve all counties in Georgia and Florida.
- real estate, contract, leasing
and Business Law
About Firm:
Areas of Expertise:
At Mills & Associates we offer the following to every client:
MILLS & ASSOCIATES
ATTORNEYS AT LAW