What does a mortgage lender do in a real estate transaction?

A lender or mortgage loan officer pre-approves buyers, structures the loan, and funds the mortgage, and is often the first professional a buyer contacts before house-hunting.

What does a title company do?

A title company researches the property's title, issues title insurance, and manages escrow and the closing table to transfer ownership cleanly.

What does a home inspector do?

A home inspector evaluates the home's condition, including structure, roof, and systems, so buyers understand what they are purchasing before closing.

What does an appraiser do?

An appraiser provides an independent opinion of a property's market value, which the lender relies on to confirm the loan amount is supported.

What does a property surveyor do?

A property surveyor maps the property's exact boundaries, easements, and improvements, which matters for fences, additions, and lender requirements.

Why do I need an insurance agent when buying a home?

An insurance agent secures homeowner's (hazard) insurance and any additional coverage required to close and protect the property.

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The People Involved in a Real Estate Transaction

Buying or selling a home takes a whole team of professionals working behind the scenes. This resource breaks down the key roles in a real estate transaction—and introduces the trusted partners who support JLA Realty – Omnia Elevate clients and agents across Texas.

Our Partners

Strong Partnerships, Better Outcomes

At JLA Realty – Omnia Elevate, we believe strong partnerships create better outcomes for our clients and our agents. The professionals featured here represent trusted industry partners who support real estate transactions and related services across Texas, built on shared values of professionalism, service, and integrity.

Our partner network may include lenders, title companies, inspectors, insurance providers, contractors, marketing specialists, and other service professionals commonly involved in real estate transactions. While many have worked alongside our members and demonstrated reliability and responsiveness, each provider operates independently and is not an employee or agent of JLA Realty.

We provide this information as a resource and convenience only. Choosing a service provider is an important decision, and clients are always encouraged to select the professional that best fits their needs, goals, and circumstances. You are under no obligation to use any partner listed here, and comparable services may be available from other providers.

Transaction Roles

Who Does What in Your Closing

Each professional plays a distinct part in moving a transaction from contract to closing. Tap a role to meet our partners in that category.

Disclaimer: The inclusion of any partner, vendor, or service provider on this website does not constitute an endorsement, guarantee, or warranty by JLA Realty – Omnia Elevate. Users of this information are advised to conduct their own due diligence, research, and independent evaluation before engaging any service provider or purchasing any product. JLA Realty – Omnia Elevate assumes no responsibility or liability for the services performed, products provided, or outcomes resulting from the use of any third-party provider listed on this site.

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