When you think about a Title company, what is the first thing that comes to mind?  For me, it is fabulously dressed, beautiful ladies with the best shoes in town.  Oh yeah, and how could I forget… Lightning fast closings.  Real Talk.

While these ladies may be some of the most fabulous in Tampa Bay, they mean business (with frequent side orders of fun, of course).  The Smith & Associates Title, Inc. is an attorney-operated, full service company dedicated to providing exceptional real estate closings to sellers and purchasers throughout the state of Florida.

According to President, Angie Comas, “Our goal is to ensure that the real estate transaction proceeds flawlessly from opening to closing. This is accomplished by harmonizing our technology with traditional, time tested processing methods. In addition to our highly knowledgeable staff, we offer a level of exceptional customer services that the Smith & Associates customer has come to expect.”

Let’s meet the Smith Title girls that will be closing your next Tampa home:

Angi Comas, President
Angi Comas immigrated from Vietnam and landed directly in South Tampa, where she has resided since 1982.   Angi is almost a “native Tampanian” in that she attended primary schools throughout South Tampa and college at the University of South Florida. After spending three years in law school at Florida State University, she longed to come back to her South Tampa home. Although Tallahassee is a charming city, she missed driving on Bayshore Boulevard and walking around in Hyde Park Village. In 2009, Angi Comas joined Smith & Associates Title.   If Angi is not in the office, you can find her in her closet – organizing it.

Julie Simmons, Closer
Julie (or Ms.  Simmons, as she occasionally likes to be called) relocated to the Tampa Bay area in 2002 from her home-town of Pensacola, to begin her career in the field of title insurance.  Julie now calls St. Petersburg home (blocks away from our Beach Drive location).   Around the office, Julie Simmons can spotted wearing a cardigan sweater and a Smith & Associates name tag – the two most important elements of her signature look.  In addition to her passion for title insurance, Ms. Simmons enjoys running, kayaking, ballroom dancing and spending time with her beloved eight year old boxer, Dirce.

Aureann Whalen, Closer
At the age of fourteen, Aureann began her title insurance career by making microfilm copies for her father, a title insurance examiner, during the summer break.  Aureann’s mother is a title insurance marketing representative and so,  Aureann was destined to be in the title insurance industry. In addition to her extensive experience as a closer in South Florida and in the greater Tampa Bay area, she closed many of the sales transactions for Grand Key in South Tampa.  Aureann speaks fluent Spanish and has a penchant for all things that are sparkly – just like her personality.  When she is not working on closings for all of our agents, Aureann likes to play golf and go to the beach.

Sara Houze, Post- Closer
Sara Houze is a post closer at Smith & Associates Title.  Although her official duties are to handle the files after the closing, Sara is also our  technology expert. Furthermore, she inspires all of us in the office with her environmental consciousness. In our efforts to become a more “green” company, Sara has taught us that almost everything can be recycled, including packaging materials, electronics and even shoes. One of Sara’s favorite pastimes is extreme-couponing – it is amazing what she can do with $100!

Whether you are looking for beautiful ladies, massive amounts of coupons, fashion tips or the most efficient closing of your life, Smith Title is who you need on your side.  Wonder women really do rock stilettos!

Have you recently purchased a Tampa, St Pete or Belleair home?  What kind of experience did you have with the Title company?