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About Our Realty Title Service
Encore Land Services, LLC is a full-service settlement agency. We love what we do and are proud to say that we are not a typical land title abstracting company. In the property title business, quality of work, timeliness, and consistency are highly valued by real estate agents and their clients. So let our experience be your guide to a successful closing and getting the results you want. If you have questions about our fees, costs, rates, procedures, or capabilities, please feel free to reach out to title and abstract company today.
Our Team
Ben Witmer, Esq.
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Ben’s professional career began as a high school math teacher after obtaining dual degrees in secondary education and mathematics. After teaching for a period, he decided to pursue his law and MBA degrees and began practicing law as a general practice litigator in 2002. For the next 20 years, he assisted individual and business clients in various areas of law, including business dispute resolution and litigation, real estate transactions, and other general litigation. During that phase of his career, he realized that in the vast majority of legal matters, other than the lawyers, there is no winner. Over time, while his approach involved diligent preparation for litigation, his energy and focus were always on avoiding and/or resolving disputes. Consistently conducting a cost-benefit analysis of a pending dispute is integral to making efficient, non-emotional decisions, and assisting clients. As time passed, and the legal climate changed, civility and collaborative problem-solving became less ubiquitous, resulting in it becoming more difficult to achieve a successful “finished product” by utilizing the legal process.
As he became disenfranchised with the general practice of law, he thought about the areas of his two (2) decades of practice which he enjoyed, where problem-solving and collaboration toward a mutually beneficial goal still thrived and landed on the real estate transactional process. Buyers, sellers, agents, lenders, and attorneys all have the same goal – a successful conclusion to the buy-sell transaction. At this point in time, he concluded that focusing his professional practice on real estate transactional work would allow him to truly assist all parties toward a successful outcome.
With that goal in mind, he decided to redirect his focus to a neutral role in the transactional business and landed on the role of title attorney/agent. He joined a regional title company and learned the ins and outs of the behind-the-scenes title process, clearing titles and compiling the financial and background information necessary to achieve a smooth and clean transaction for buyers and sellers at closing. During this process, he also became aware of the shortfalls in communication and customer service that were prevalent in the industry, which shortfalls often left agents, buyers, and sellers frustrated and feeling out of the loop.
With correcting these inadequacies in mind, in late 2022, he made a decision with a trusted and highly competent colleague who shared the same proactive, communicative approach to her transactional title practice, to venture out on their own. With a shared vision of a proactive approach to the title side of real estate transactions, Encore Land Services was created. Encore Land Service’s goal is to provide the hustle, so the parties don’t experience the hassle. We enjoy what we do, gathering and assembling the puzzle pieces to accomplish a smooth, stress-free transaction from start to finish.
Diana Hertzog
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With over two decades of experience in Business-to-Business Customer Management, Diana epitomizes the essence of exceptional Customer Service. Her journey began in the Title Industry, where she discovered a passion for facilitating seamless transactions for both buyers and sellers. Combining her extensive customer service background with adept management skills, Diana delivers a Regal Style experience that surpasses expectations.
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Diana's trajectory led her to become a savvy business owner, a testament to her belief in seizing opportunities and making them flourish. Committed to personal and professional growth, she dedicates herself to nurturing both herself and her business, eagerly anticipating collaborations with clients like you.
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Beyond her professional pursuits, Diana finds joy in exploring her creative side through various avenues, from sewing to DIY projects. However, her zest for life extends to embracing unique experiences, whether it's immersing herself in the melodies of a symphony, enjoying the drama of a play, or relishing the simple pleasure of roller skating with her spouse under the stars.
