SMPR Title Agency

What SMPR Title Agency does

SMPR Title Agency, Inc. is a privately held, Albany-headquartered title insurance and real estate closing services firm founded in 1972 (formerly Sneeringer Monahan Provost Redgrave Title Agency) that operates as agent for four of the largest national title underwriters in the United States. The firm underwrites and issues title insurance policies (Owner/Fee, Mortgage Lender, Leasehold, and Co-op) and provides ancillary services including title searches, escrow, document preparation, witness closings, foreclosure guarantee searches, and 1031 tax-deferred exchange facilitation. Its core technology assets are a proprietary title plant covering thousands of local titles built over 50+ years of operation and an e-recording platform deployed across 51 New York State counties, supported by searches conducted across 14+ county clerks' offices, dozens of municipalities, and state archives.

The company serves residential property buyers and owners, commercial and institutional investors, mortgage lenders and financial institutions, leasehold tenants, cooperative unit owners, and 1031 exchange investors through a direct sales model with regional branches in Albany, Hudson, and Saratoga Springs. Revenue is generated on a transactional basis via NY State-regulated title insurance premiums (filed by the NY State Insurance Department, with SMPR charging the prescribed minimum), unit-priced title search fees (e.g., 40-year search minimum $400, bankruptcy search $40/name, litigation search $55/name), and closing/settlement fees with a $750 minimum plus escrow, recording, and document preparation add-ons. The firm employs between 11 and 50 staff, including real estate attorneys, abstractors, and dedicated support, with stated 415 combined years of team experience.

Distribution is multi-channel: in-person service at branches, online order placement and quote requests via smprtitle.com, phone/fax ordering, and e-recording delivery across 51 counties. Marketing relies on content marketing, SEO, online calculators, and active membership in ALTA, NYSLTA, TIRSA, and multiple regional chambers of commerce. The firm has not raised outside funding, is owner/partner-operated, and remains under founder-influenced leadership including Eugene M. Sneeringer Jr., who is referenced for leasehold expertise.

Name

SMPR Title Agency

Legal name

SMPR Title Agency, Inc.

Website

https://smprtitle.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SMPR Title Agency is a privately held, Albany-based title insurance and real estate closing firm founded in 1972, serving residential, commercial, institutional, and lender clients across 51 New York State counties via three regional branches and an e-recording platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Title Insurance & Real Estate Settlement Services

NAICS

Direct Title Insurance Carriers (524127), Title Abstract and Settlement Offices (541191)

SIC

Title Insurance (6361)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYFSAJACAL

Title Insurance

Financial & Insurance/Insurance — Motor, Property & Casualty/Property Insurance (Homeowners, Renters & Commercial Property)

SECONDARYBPAJAOAB

Title Search & Examination

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/Real Estate Transaction Services (Escrow, Title & Closing Coordination)

SECONDARYBPAJAOAF

Notary & Signing Agent Services (Remote/Onsite)

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/Real Estate Transaction Services (Escrow, Title & Closing Coordination)

Keywords

• Title insurance
• Title search
• Real estate closing
• Escrow services
• Settlement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Title Insurance Policies: One-time premium payments for title insurance policies including Owner's/Fee Policies and Mortgage/Lender Policies. Owner policies protect the buyer and last for the duration of ownership; mortgage policies protect the lender and decline in value as the loan is paid down. Additional market value riders can be purchased with owner's policies.
2. Title Search Services: Fees for searching property titles through examination of historical public records including deeds, mortgages, court records, property and name indices. Includes 40-year searches, chain of title searches, and various specialized searches (bankruptcy, litigation, judgment, lien, etc.).
3. Settlement and Closing Services: Closing service fees including escrow services, document preparation, witness closing services, and recording services. Settlement/closing fee minimum is $750.00.
4. Specialized Insurance Products: Leasehold insurance for tenants, co-operative (co-op) unit insurance, and foreclosure guarantee searches for lenders.
5. 1031 Exchange Services: Services facilitating 1031 tax-deferred exchanges for real estate investors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SMPR Title Agency is a privately held New York title insurance agency founded in 1972 that underwrites and issues title insurance policies (Owner's/Fee, Mortgage/Lender, Leasehold, and Co-op) and provides related real estate transaction services including title searches, escrow, settlement and loan closing, document preparation, witness closings, foreclosure guarantee searches, and 1031 tax-deferred exchange facilitation. The company operates its own historical title plant, employs real estate attorneys alongside title professionals, and serves residential, commercial, institutional and lender clients across New York State through four branch offices.

Product overview

SMPR Title Agency is a New York-based title insurance provider offering a comprehensive suite of title insurance products and real estate transaction services. The core product portfolio centers on title insurance policies including Fee/Owner Insurance, Mortgage Lender Insurance, Leasehold Insurance, and Co-op Insurance. These insurance products are supported by service offerings including Title Settlement and Loan Closing Services, Escrow Services, Witness Closing Services, Document Preparation Services, Foreclosure Guarantee Search, Property Title Search Services, and 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchanges. The company also provides online calculators (Title Premium Calculator and Mortgage Calculator) as supplementary tools. All services are delivered through four regional offices in Albany, Hudson, Saratoga Springs, and New York City.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Title Insurance Products Title insurance policies protecting property owners and lenders from financial losses due to title defects, hidden hazards, fraud, liens, easements, encumbrances, boundary issues, undisclosed heirs, and other ownership challenges. Offered in Owner's/Fee, Mortgage/Lender, Leasehold, and Co-op variants for residential and commercial buyers, owners, tenants, and lenders.
• Title Settlement and Loan Closing Services Professional settlement and loan closing services covering research, preparation, and execution of closing procedures for residential and commercial real estate transactions. Minimum settlement/closing fee is $750.
• Escrow Services Third-party escrow service holding funds and documents during property transactions until agreed conditions are met, with a $50 tax escrow fee.
• Witness Closing Services Notary public services provided at real estate closings to witness signatures and verify identity of signing parties.
• Document Preparation Services Professional preparation of real estate transaction documents including forms, agreements, and contracts.
• Foreclosure Guarantee Search

Quantifiable outcome

• Expert knowledge and excellent work greatly reduces claims rates
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Largest Title Underwriters in the United StatescoreOthersSMPR serves as an agent for the largest title companies and underwriters in the United States. Four of the largest title underwriters compete for SMPR's business on every file. The financial strength of these underwriters ensures that claims can be defended and settled with substantial financial resources.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• First American Title Insurance Company: One of the largest national title insurance underwriters and agents in the U.S. Direct competitor to SMPR for both residential and commercial title insurance, with overlapping New York operations and the same multi-county agent/underwriter structure.
• Fidelity National Title: Major national title insurance underwriter and direct operations brand of FNF. Competes head-to-head with SMPR in the New York market through its owned agencies and independent agent network.
• Stewart Title: Large national title insurance underwriter with significant New York presence and independent agent relationships. Direct competitor for both owner and lender title policies and commercial transactions.
• Old Republic National Title Insurance: National title underwriter with independent agency model and New York operations. Comparable to SMPR in serving as an underwriter competing for agent-produced business in the same regional markets.
• Westcor Land Title Insurance Company: National title underwriter focused on the independent agent channel; competes with SMPR to place title insurance through large underwriter relationships across multiple states.
• WFG National Title Insurance Company: National title underwriter built on an independent agent model. Comparable to SMPR in leveraging agent relationships and providing capacity for both residential and commercial closings.
• North American Title Insurance Company: Title underwriter and agency with multi-state operations and independent agent relationships. Competes with SMPR for residential and commercial title insurance placements in overlapping Northeast markets.
• Title Resources Guaranty Company: Title insurance underwriter focused on independent agents and commercial transactions. Directly comparable to SMPR in serving as an underwriter partner to mid-sized regional title agencies.

Broad incumbents

• Chicago Title Insurance Company: One of the oldest and largest U.S. title insurers, owned by Fidelity National Financial. Competes with SMPR in New York through both direct operations and independent agent channels.

Emerging players

• AmTrust Title: Smaller and newer title underwriter pursuing growth through independent agent relationships. Comparable to SMPR in targeting regional agencies seeking competitive underwriter capacity on New York transactions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sneeringer-monahan-provost-redgrave-title-agency-inc-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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