We’re pleased to share that Howard Turk, Founder and Managing Director of Turk & Company, has been featured in the latest edition of the Growth & Scale Report, a digital magazine created for the title and escrow industry.
Howard’s industry editorial, “To Sell or Not to Sell: What Every Title Agency Owner Needs to Know Right Now,” addresses one of the most important questions facing title agency owners today: whether now is the right time to consider a sale, or whether waiting for stronger market conditions could lead to a better outcome.
Drawing on Turk & Company’s deep experience advising title agency owners through M&A transactions, the article explores why timing is rarely as straightforward as it seems. While many owners believe they will know when the time is right, Howard explains that the strongest outcomes often come from preparing before urgency sets in, when owners still have optionality, leverage, and flexibility.
The piece also outlines current market dynamics, including strong buyer demand, limited supply of quality title agencies, and the growing pressure independent owners face from regulation, fraud liability, margin compression, and AI disruption. For many owners, waiting is not a neutral decision. It carries risk.
Howard also discusses how thoughtful deal structures can help owners avoid the false choice between selling now and missing future upside. In many cases, sellers can capture meaningful liquidity today while still participating in growth as the market recovers.
“The best time to sell is before you want to sell. That is not a paradox. It is just how markets work.”
–Howard Turk
Read Howard’s full editorial, “To Sell or Not to Sell: What Every Title Agency Owner Needs to Know Right Now,” in the digital edition of the Growth & Scale Report here.
The Growth & Scale Report is a premium title and escrow industry publication created by CloseSimple to spotlight forward-thinking leaders, operators, and advisors helping move the industry forward.
