For Chicagoland agents · By brokers
Title, handled. Before they ask.
Rivers Title is the Chicago title company built by brokers. Quote your client's title fees in ten seconds, know exactly what to tell them, and send them to attorneys they'll thank you for.
Talking points
What to tell your clients.
For the 9 p.m. text that starts with "quick question about title…" Short answers to what buyers and sellers actually ask. Say them in your own words.
Who is Rivers Title?
A Chicago title company built by brokers. We're a title agent for Fidelity National Title.
Why is it less expensive?
Their service providers are in-house, so there's no middleman. The savings go to you.
Is my policy safe?
Yes. Every policy is underwritten by Fidelity National Title, which has been insuring titles for over 150 years.
Where do we close?
Wherever works for you. They'll come to your home or office, or you can close at their office.
What happens to my earnest money?
Rivers Title holds it in escrow. You can wire it, drop it off, or have them pick it up.
Can you recommend an attorney?
Chicagoland Property Law. Experienced real estate attorneys with five offices across Chicagoland.
Recommended attorneys · Chicagoland Property Law
Attorneys your clients will thank you for.
Experienced real estate attorneys who stay in close contact with your clients, explain every document, and work as a team with you and the Rivers Title closing staff. Clients are always free to choose their own attorney.
Mitch MancionePracticing law since 2007. Full-time real estate since 2020.
Frank PanzicaReal estate attorney since 2010. Started at a title company in 2001.
Casey HornsbyUIC Law graduate. Former president of UIC's Real Estate Law Group.
Kayli ArellanoReal estate attorney and skilled negotiator for buyers and sellers.
They are efficient, prompt, courteous, friendly and have gone the extra mile for me as a real estate agent and my clients.
When the lender caused multiple delays at the closing, he stayed professional and calm. I felt like Mitch truly had my back.
Chicagoland Property Law · 5521 N. Cumberland Ave, Suite 1120, Chicago · (773) 775-7805 · contracts@chicagolandpropertylaw.com
How a closing goes
Five steps. We handle the hard parts.
Open the order
Email the contract to Rick Williams at rick@kalerealty.com.
Title search
We search the title and issue the commitment.
Clear to close
We work with the attorneys and lender and hold escrow.
Closing day
At your client's door or at our office.
Record & insure
We record with the county and deliver the final policy.
Rate guide
Quote your client in ten seconds.
Enter the purchase price for a quick estimate of the main title charges. The full rate sheet is below.
Drag or type. Any amount works.
Closing fees
| Up to $200,000 | $2,050 |
| $200,001 – $250,000 | $2,100 |
| $250,001 – $300,000 | $2,150 |
| $300,001 – $350,000 | $2,200 |
| $350,001 – $400,000 | $2,250 |
| $400,001 – $450,000 | $2,300 |
| $450,001 – $500,000 | $2,350 |
| Over $500,000 | +$50 per $50K |
Common add-ons
| Lender's policy (simultaneous) | $600 |
| Location endorsement | $190 |
| PUD / condominium endorsement | $190 |
| Balloon / ARM endorsement | $190 |
| EPA endorsement | $190 |
| Chain of title | $250 |
| Title processing | $200 |
| Search / update | $200 |
| Title indemnity | $200 |
| PLDP compliance / exemption | $150 / $100 |
| Tax procurement | $100 |
| Courier, email package, wire | $60 each |
| Recording service | $35 |
Recording & courtesy services
| Recording, by county | |
| Cook | $107 |
| DuPage | $86 |
| Lake | $70 |
| McHenry | |
| Deed | $83 |
| Mortgage | $93 |
| Other | $81 |
| Will | $71 |
| Courtesy services | |
| Obtaining water certificate | $100 |
| Obtaining zoning certificate | $100 |
| Obtaining municipal stamp | $150 |
| Special situations | |
| Re-closing / after-hours | $200 |
| Additional loan closing | $300 |
| Witness-only closing | $225 |
| Annual escrow maintenance | $250 |
Full owner's policy schedule, $200K to $1M
Up to $200,000: $2,250. Over $1,000,000: add $2.00 per thousand.
Estimates use the Rivers Title rate sheet effective March 1, 2026 and are not a binding quote. Who pays which fee depends on the contract. Email rick@kalerealty.com or call (630) 688-3114 for current pricing on a specific deal.
Open an order
Send us your next deal. We'll earn the one after.
Email Rick the contract or any question. He'll open the order and loop in the attorneys.