Riverside Abstract

What Riverside Abstract does

Riverside Abstract is a multi-state title insurance agency and settlement services provider headquartered in Lakewood, New Jersey, operating offices in Brooklyn and Valley Stream, New York. Founded circa 2006-2007 by co-founders Yoel A. Zagelbaum, Esq. and Shaul C. Greenwald, Esq. (who merged their separate title operations in 2009), the company provides title insurance policies (Owner's, Lender's, Leasehold, and Co-Op), full-coverage title searches, document preparation, and closing/settlement services for both residential and commercial real estate transactions. Riverside is licensed in 35+ states and facilitates closings in all 50 states, with a digital platform that includes an online order placement system and Guest/GFE rate calculators, complemented by white-glove service delivered through dedicated personal deal facilitators.

The company has expanded its platform beyond core title services through two wholly-owned sub-brands: Riverside 1031 LLC, a national qualified intermediary for IRC Section 1031 tax-deferred exchanges (forward, reverse, and improvement exchanges), and Riverside TACS, a cost segregation and international tax planning advisory division launched in 2017. Riverside is ranked Top 10 among title agencies in New York and New Jersey and Top 25 nationally as an agent for Old Republic Title Insurance, with reported escrow assets exceeding $100mm across its title and 1031 operations. The company maintains an in-house software development capability led by a Director of Software Development, and deploys cybersecurity and wire fraud prevention systems as a defensive measure for high-value closings.

Riverside's go-to-market is sales-led and enterprise-focused, targeting America's top real estate law firms, commercial real estate investors, high-net-worth property owners, and lenders. Revenue is generated through one-time premiums on title insurance policies issued at closing, professional services fees for title searches and document preparation, qualified intermediary fees on 1031 exchanges, and advisory fees from cost segregation studies. The firm operates as a privately held LLC with no disclosed institutional investment or external capital, and currently maintains a team of approximately 30 professionals referred to as 'Riversiders.' Customer acquisition is supported by a multi-channel marketing approach including an educational blog ('Title Matters'), CLE-accredited seminars, community events, and referral relationships with title agents, brokers, and mortgage brokers nationwide.

Name

Riverside Abstract

Legal name

Riverside Abstract, LLC

Website

https://rsabstract.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Riverside Abstract is a multi-state title insurance agency and settlement services provider licensed in 35+ states, serving America's top real estate law firms, commercial real estate investors, and property owners with title insurance, closing services, 1031 exchanges, and cost segregation advisory through wholly-owned subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Title Insurance Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Title Insurance (6361), Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411)

akta.pro primary industry

Title Search & Examination (BPAJAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Abstracting Services (Title Abstracts) (BPAJAOAC)

Keywords

• Title insurance services
• Title searches
• Settlement services
• 1031 exchange services
• Cost segregation studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Lakewood, New Jersey

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Title Insurance Services: Residential and commercial title insurance policies including Owner's Policies, Lender's Policies, Leasehold Policies, and Co-Op Policies. Revenue is earned through premiums at closing.
2. Title Search Services: Full coverage title searches including liens, mortgages, taxes, easements, covenants, conditions, restrictions, agreements, and ordinances affecting properties.
3. Document Preparation: Preparation of closing documents, affidavits, contracts, deeds, mortgages, and other real estate transaction documentation.
4. 1031 Exchange Services (Riverside 1031): Qualified intermediary services for IRC Section 1031 tax-deferred exchanges, including reverse exchanges and improvement exchanges.
5. Cost Segregation Services (Riverside TACS): Cost segregation studies and tax planning advisory services through Riverside TACS division for accelerated depreciation benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Riverside Abstract is a multi-state title insurance agency and settlement services provider that issues title insurance policies (Owner's, Lender's, Leasehold, and Co-Op), performs full-coverage title searches, and prepares closing documents for residential and commercial real estate transactions. The company also operates Riverside 1031 (qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred like-kind exchanges) and Riverside TACS (cost segregation and tax advisory services), serving real estate law firms, commercial investors, and property owners nationwide.

Product overview

Riverside Abstract is a multi-state title insurance agency and settlement services provider offering a comprehensive suite of title insurance products (Owner's, Lender's, Leasehold, and Co-Op policies), title searches, document preparation, and settlement services for both residential and commercial real estate transactions. The company operates several divisions including Riverside 1031 for like-kind exchange services, Riverside TACS for cost segregation and tax advisory services, and Riverside Experience for educational programs. Core digital products include an online order placement system for various transaction types (purchase, refinance, co-op, foreclosure, search-only), a Guest Calculator for cost estimates, and a GFE Calculator for verified users. The company differentiates through in-house legal expertise, multi-state licensing across 35+ states, and white-glove service with personal deal facilitators for each transaction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Riverside 1031: National Qualified Intermediary for 1031 Exchanges providing tax-deferred property exchange services
• Riverside TACS

Products and services

• Title Insurance Policies

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $100mm in escrow managed between title company and 1031 exchange division
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• New Jersey Office of Homeland SecurityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 July 2017Riverside TACS partnered with the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security for a series of seminars on cybersecurity and protecting against cybercrime in real estate transactions.
• Fidelity National Title GroupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2015Riverside hosted a CLE seminar with Mary Jane Keyse, State Regulatory Counsel and Senior Agency Counsel for Fidelity National Title Group, on TRID legislation and new Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure requirements.
• New York Water ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRiverside has formed a longstanding relationship with New York Water Management to help clients reduce water bills and help remove water-related violations. This partnership helps clients avoid issues with water liens that can affect commercial real estate transactions.
• Old Republic Title InsurancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRiverside is ranked nationally as a top 25 agent for Old Republic. Old Republic is one of the nation's leading title insurance underwriters.
• Riverside 1031 (Sister Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRiverside 1031 is a national Qualified Intermediary for 1031 Exchanges, providing tax-deferred exchange services. Co-founded by Shaul Greenwald and Yoel Zagelbaum, the same founders of Riverside Abstract.
• Riverside TACS (Division)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRiverside TACS is a specialized real estate tax services firm providing cost segregation and international tax planning advisory services. Helps clients achieve tax savings through accelerated depreciation studies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• First American Title Insurance Company: Largest U.S. title insurance underwriter, providing title insurance, escrow, and settlement services nationwide. Comparable as the dominant incumbent in the same title insurance category where Riverside operates as an independent agent placing policies through carriers like First American.
• WFG National Title Insurance Company: National title underwriter using a leveraged agency model for issuing title insurance policies. Comparable to Riverside in offering title insurance and settlement services, though WFG operates a larger franchise agent network.
• Stewart Information Services Corporation: Top-tier title insurance underwriter and agency services provider with national reach. Comparable as a national incumbent offering title insurance, escrow, and closing services similar to Riverside's core offering.
• Fidelity National Title (FNF): Major national title insurance underwriter (parent of Chicago Title), issuing policies and operating agency networks across the U.S. Directly comparable to Riverside in the same title insurance category, though at far greater scale.
• Old Republic Title Insurance Company: One of the largest U.S. title underwriters and Riverside's named strategic partner (Riverside is a top 25 national agent for Old Republic). Comparable as the carrier whose policies Riverside places, with overlapping product suite (owner, lender, leasehold policies).

Direct peers

• Alliant National Title Insurance Company: Independent title insurance underwriter focused on the independent agent distribution model, similar to Riverside. Directly comparable as a competing independent title agent/underwriter serving residential and commercial transactions nationwide.
• Title Partners: Mid-sized independent title insurance agency providing residential and commercial title and closing services in the Northeast. Directly comparable to Riverside as a similarly sized regional title agency competing for the same law firm and investor clients.
• IPX1031 (Investment Property Exchange Services): One of the largest qualified intermediaries facilitating 1031 like-kind exchanges nationwide. Directly comparable to Riverside 1031 in providing forward, reverse, and improvement exchange services to real estate investors.
• Asset Preservation, Inc. National qualified intermediary specializing in 1031 exchange accommodation services. Directly comparable to Riverside 1031 as a peer in the like-kind exchange intermediary space serving similar investor clients.
• Real Title & Closing Services: Independent title insurance agency and settlement services provider serving the Northeast U.S. market. Comparable to Riverside as a competing regional title agency offering similar owner/lender policies, title searches, and closing services to real estate attorneys and investors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/precision-title-agency-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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