Business Details
Your Trusted Real Estate Services Partner in Sioux Falls
Founded in 1899, Getty Abstract & Title has been a trusted leader in real estate services for over a century. We specialize in title insurance, abstracts, loan closings, and settlement services, serving residential and commercial clients in Sioux Falls, SD. As a policy-issuing agent for Old Republic National Title Insurance Company and Stewart Title Guaranty Company, we leverage national expertise while maintaining local responsiveness. Our team prioritizes seamless transactions through specialized services, advanced automation, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. With a heritage of financial strength and stability, we continue to refine our processes to meet 21st-century demands.Our experienced professionals handle transactions of all sizes with precision, offering insured closing protection letters and comprehensive construction loan disbursement solutions. We support tax-deferred exchanges through qualified intermediary services and provide detailed title reports dating to the last warranty deed. Our dedication to innovation ensures efficient, accurate completions while honoring the foundational values established over 120 years ago.
Services
Title Insurance
Abstracts
Loan Closing
Settlement Services
Construction Loan Disbursement
1031 Exchange Services
Escrow Services
Ownership Reports
Title Reports
Highlights and features
- We have over a century of experience in real estate services.
- Affiliated with nationally recognized title insurers for comprehensive coverage.
- Specialized services for residential and commercial construction loan disbursement.
- Automated processes ensure efficient, accurate transaction completions.
- Experienced team provides insured closing protection and tax-deferred exchange expertise.
Services
Title Insurance
We provide residential and commercial title insurance through affiliations with Old Republic and Stewart Title Guaranty. Our policies guarantee real estate interests with third-party insured closing protection letters. Services include policy issuance, risk assessment, and claims resolution for property owners and investors.
1031 Exchange Services
Our team acts as Qualified Intermediary for delayed Starker Exchanges and Exchange Accommodator for Reverse 1031 Exchanges. We prepare documentation in coordination with tax professionals to ensure compliance with IRS regulations for tax-deferred real estate transactions.
Construction Loan Disbursement
We manage residential and commercial construction loan disbursements with automated tracking systems. Our process includes reconciliation reports, draw requests, and compliance monitoring to ensure funds are released according to project milestones and lender requirements.
Abstracts
Certified abstracts of title are prepared under bond for Minnehaha County properties. We offer Ownership & Encumbrance Reports covering 30-year periods and Title Reports tracing back to the last warranty deed filed of record.
Settlement Services
We facilitate escrow and settlement services for residential, commercial, and agricultural property transactions. Our experienced processors handle loan closings, document preparation, and fund disbursements with a focus on accuracy and regulatory compliance.
People
John Billion
President
John Billion leads Getty Abstract & Title with a focus on combining century-old expertise with modern innovation. He oversees operations while maintaining the company's commitment to seamless transactions and customer service excellence.
Questions
What title insurance services do you offer?
We provide residential and commercial title insurance policies through Old Republic and Stewart Title Guaranty, including insured closing protection letters and claims resolution services.
Do you handle 1031 tax-deferred exchanges?
Yes, we act as Qualified Intermediary for delayed exchanges and Exchange Accommodator for reverse exchanges, working with tax professionals to ensure IRS compliance.
What construction loan disbursement options exist?
Our automated system manages disbursements with tracking reports, handling draw requests and compliance monitoring for residential and commercial construction projects of all sizes.
How are abstracts prepared?
Certified abstracts and 30-year ownership reports are prepared under bond for Minnehaha County properties, with options tracing back to the last warranty deed.
What settlement services do you provide?
We offer escrow services, loan closing coordination, and document preparation for residential, commercial, and agricultural real estate transactions with experienced processors.
