What really happens between contract and closing?

In this episode of Dealmaker$, Shane sits down with Brad Walsh of Eagle Title to unpack the part of real estate most agents and buyers never fully see — risk.

From seller impersonation scams and fraudulent wiring instructions to moving $20M a day through escrow accounts, this is a behind-the-curtain look at the pressure, responsibility, and systems required to protect real estate transactions.

Brad breaks down:

• How wire fraud actually happens
• Why title margins are tighter than people think
• What “risk mitigation” really means
• The psychology of holding escrow funds
• Market cycles, missing transactions, and the “skip buyer” effect
• Why inventory compression started before COVID
• How to think about condition, equity, and timing in today’s market

If you’ve ever wondered what your title company is actually doing while you wait for closing day — this episode explains it.

➡️ Part 2 continues with culture, scale, founder mentality, and what it takes to grow a modern professional services firm.

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