Neighborhood Settlements

Welcome to Neighborhood Settlements

Thank you for the opportunity to handle your closing, and for placing your confidence in our company. The satisfaction of our realtor, lender and homeowner clients is critical to our success and we truly appreciate your business! Please call or e-mail us today and one of our knowledgeable staff members would be glad to answer any questions or address any title insurance needs you may have.

About Us

Neighborhood Settlements is an independently owned and operated title insurance agency comprised of experienced real estate lawyers and title agents. Our staff has a combined 35 years of experience in residential and commercial sale and refinance closings.

Virginia
Maryland
District of Columbia

What Sets Us Apart?

We make a simple commitment to each purchaser, seller and borrower - to provide stress-free and personalized service at a price often far below that of our competitors. Throughout the settlement process, our attorneys and title agents are available to assist you and answer questions that may arise. We look forward to working with you on your next real estate purchase, sale, refinance and/or home equity loan.

Our Counsel

Markley & Associates, PLLC

Markley & Associates, PLLC has a reputation for delivering outstanding service and clear, unequivocal advice with reliable access.

Our existing clients benefit from strong, lasting relationships based on understanding and trust, a friendly approach, responsiveness to the task, and the quality and delivery of results.

Services

Representation of lending institutions, builders, developers and homeowners on a variety of banking and real estate matters
Representation of lending institutions on debt restructurings, workout agreements, debtor-in-possession financing, purchase and sale of distressed debt, and other matters involving financially distressed transactions
Loan documentation, due diligence, review and closing of a vast array of commercial loans
Forming and advising partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies and closely held businesses
Commercial and residential real estate matters, including commercial and residential leasing (both landlord and tenant)
Estate planning services, including wills, trusts, and power of attorney assignment

Buyers and Sellers

Our mission is to provide realtors, brokers, buyers, sellers and lenders with professional and reliable Virginia, Maryland and DC closing services.

Why choose Neighborhood Settlements over other title companies?

We listen and respond to your needs
We answer our phones - no frustrating automated phone systems
Personalized processing and legal services
We solve problems through experience and common sense
Attorneys and licensed title agents perform each closing

We close anywhere in Virginia, DC and Maryland
Spanish speaking settlement officers
No surprises at closing!
YOU CAN SETTLE IN, YOU'RE HOME!!

Tips for Stress-Free Purchase Transactions

Refinance Closings

At Neighborhood Settlements, we understand the most important service we provide is the assurance that a refinance transaction will close smoothly at a reasonable fee. Our processing is designed with these goals in mind. We will provide lenders and their clients with a single point of contact, which maximizes communication and satisfaction with the refinance experience. We also control our internal expenses far beyond standard fees charged by other title companies - and pass those savings along to the client!
Neighborhood Settlements utilizes a simple philosophy in our closings to maximize your comfort level and to ensure that your transaction closes in an efficient and cost effective manner. We will close your refinance transaction in any manner you believe works best for your situation:

Closings held in your home, office or elsewhere at no additional cost
Night and weekend closings
Attorney and licensed title agents at the closing
Telephone Closings (outside Virginia, DC and Maryland - with notary present to witness and notarize loan documents)

At Neighborhood Settlements, lenders can feel confident that we will treat your client with the care and respect that they deserve. Many times the title company is the last contact that your client will have before the close of their transaction. Rest assured that we will provide unparalleled service, giving you the peace of mind that your clients will remain a customer for life.

Commercial Services

Our staff of experienced attorneys and title agents bring 35 years of diverse title and real estate experience together to provide title insurance, escrow and settlement services carefully tailored to support the unique demands of any commercial purchase or refinance real estate transaction.
Our Settlement Services Include:

Title Insurance Products
Escrow Services
Title Searches
Title Reports
Title Issues
UCC Searches
Title and UCC Lien Resolution
National Title and Settlement Network

Third Party Commercial Real Estate Services:

Lender Solutions
Title Advice
ALTA Surveys
Zoning Issues
Broker Price Opinions

Testimonials

Neighborhood Settlements ALWAYS goes above and beyond the call of duty. Their service and professionalism is unmatched. My clients always call me after their closing, and tell me how much they enjoyed Neighborhood Settlement's level of service. I highly recommend using them.

Nikko M., Vice President

Neighborhood Settlements has been great to work with! As soon as I send the ratified contract to their office, my concerns are over. I always know they are on top of it! I always recommend their services to other agents. Thank you!

Debbie T., Realtor

Ian has been my settlement attorney of choice for close to fifteen years now. That loyalty is the best compliment I can pay. I have never regretted recommending him to our borrowers - no request has ever been turned away and he has always gone above and beyond.

Rae M., Senior Loan Officer

Neighborhood Settlements is by far my favorite settlement company. They handle every file and closing in the most professional yet friendly manner. They make even the most difficult settlements seem easy. I always recommend Neighborhood Settlements to my clients because I know we will get the deal done.

Shawn P.

I truly believe that Neighborhood Settlements is the best title company that I've ever worked with.

Kimberly S., local business owner

Neighborhood Settlements excels at providing top notch service from beginning to end. We appreciate the way they treat our clients and for making the closing process seamless.

Jeff H., Mortgage Originator

Where to begin; I am a local Multi Million Dollar Top Producer in Real Estate in the Nova area. I have used many Settlement Companies/Real Estate Attorneys to settle my transactions throughout the years. My experience with Ian C Markley and Neighborhood Settlements has definitely been one experience that truly stands out. For most clients selling or buying a home is exciting but usually the MOST stressful experience. As an agent recommending a title company it is very important to make sure this company will streamline the process and make it less stressful, Neighborhood Settlements has done this without fail every single time. In this economy and times it is so important for a client to feel like they are the ONLY client, Ian and his staff delivers such a sense of excellence and relaxation during such a stressful time that most clients feel as if they are that ONLY client. It is such a pleasure and a sense of relief to know that there is such people/professionals willing to go outside of the box to make a stressful process so simple. Thank you again Ian for all you have done for our clients and staff.

Julie B., Realtor

I can truly attest that Neighborhood Settlements is one of the best title companies that I have ever worked with. Their professional service both leading up to, and at the settlement table only enhances the customer experience. Their professionalism and their constant communication and their dedication to customer service is truly unparalleled. I would highly recommend Neighborhood Settlements to any of my clients or colleagues.

Moe M., Vice President

In working with the principals of Neighborhood Settlements over the past ten years, I have come to expect true professionalism from beginning to end. They have created a business model which is easy to integrate with and have a committed staff which delivers fast and friendly service to all of our clients. I am happy to give Neighborhood Settlements a full endorsement and will continue to encourage others to use their services as well.

Victoria S., Regional Vice President

Contact Us

Ian C. Markley - Principal

703-282-3397 ian@neighborhoodsettlements.com

Jennifer Surlas - Title Agent

571-233-8004 jen@neighborhoodsettlements.com