When Erin Glynn launched her title company, she had one guiding principle: Could she run it from anywhere?
Most title companies were stuck in outdated processes—tied to physical offices and clunky workflows that made remote work nearly impossible. Erin wanted something different.
No office. No elaborate setup. Just a laptop and a vision.
Then, she broke her leg.
Suddenly, she couldn’t drive. Her mom had to shuttle her to meetings. But her business? It didn’t miss a beat.
"I had no choice but to prove my vision worked," Erin says. "And it did."
Tech Has Caught Up—But It’s Still Not Cutting Edge
Title has come a long way. Cloud-based platforms like Qualia have modernized workflows, making remote closings and streamlined document management possible.
So, title is finally at the forefront of innovation, right?
Not even close.
"We’re just now catching up to what should have been happening 10 years ago," Erin says. "We’re still far behind in automation, data connectivity, and truly frictionless transactions."
She’s not impressed with slow progress.
Why Can’t We Connect the Dots?
Title professionals spend hours verifying the same information over and over. Most just accept it as part of the job. Erin doesn’t.
She points to Whose.land—a public-facing site that tracks land ownership dating back centuries.
"If a public-facing site can do it, why are we still manually re-verifying the same information?" she asks. "We have all the data—we just don’t have a system that connects it properly."
It’s inefficient. It’s outdated. And it’s fixable.
She envisions a national property registry—or even a blockchain-based title system—that would standardize records across states and eliminate the friction that slows transactions down.
"It’s not about eliminating jobs," she says. "It’s about reallocating resources to things that actually require human expertise."
The Uniform Heirs Property Act: A Game-Changer
For Erin, title isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about fairness.
Too many families lose generational wealth simply because the system is too complicated. That’s why she’s passionate about the Uniform Heirs Property Act, which makes it easier for families to claim and transfer inherited land.
"Too many people lose out on their rightful property because of outdated or inconsistent laws," Erin says. "We need to simplify the inheritance process so families don’t get stuck in legal battles—or worse, lose their homes entirely."
Some states have passed the act. Erin believes it should be a national standard.
"We have the tools to fix this," she says. "We just need the willpower."
The John Morgan of Title?
Ask Erin where she sees herself in 10 or 20 years, and she doesn’t hesitate.
She wants to be the John Morgan of title.
Live anywhere below the Mason-Dixon line, and you know the name. His firm, Morgan & Morgan, is the largest personal injury firm in the country. His For The People tagline is everywhere.
Most people don’t think of title work as high-profile or impactful.
Erin does.
"Why should personal injury lawyers get all the billboards?" she jokes. "Title work is just as critical—maybe even more so, because we’re dealing with people’s homes and their largest financial assets."
Her vision isn’t just about success. It’s about changing public perception.
Most consumers don’t think about title until they have to. Erin wants to change that.
"I want people to understand how vital this work is," she says. "And I want to make sure they know who to call when they need help."
A Legal-First Approach to Title
Most title professionals come from business or real estate. Erin comes from law.
And that changes everything.
"I don’t just see title as a process—I see it as a legal responsibility," she explains. "That perspective allows me to approach transactions with a level of diligence and strategy that some might overlook."
Some title professionals focus on getting deals done. Erin focuses on how the system could be better.
"We have the laws and regulations in place," she says. "But we don’t always apply them in a way that benefits the consumer. That’s where I see the opportunity—not just for me, but for the industry as a whole."
The Future: Where Title Needs to Go
Over the next 5, 10, and 20 years, Erin sees three major shifts:
For Erin, the future of title isn’t just about efficiency.
It’s about making real estate transactions fairer, faster, and more secure.
And if she has her way, title professionals will finally get the recognition they deserve.
"People know who to call when they get into a car accident," she says. "I want them to know who to call when they need help with their home."
The Growth & Scale Report is published by CloseSimple, and explores strategies for growth and tools for scaling your title or escrow company. The report emphasizes the art of balancing growth and scale, with a focus on personal and organizational success stories. It aims to share insights from industry leaders who have navigated these challenges, providing a platform for broader conversations in the business landscape.