Commercial Due Diligence

Timelines can define the success of your deal. With multiple vendors and moving parts, managing this phase can get complex, but we make it simple.

We oversee every step of the title and due diligence process, including:

A proper ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey ensures that your title policy is comprehensive — it identifies improvements, easements, rights-of-way, and other elements that could impact property ownership or use.

What we deliver:

• A consistent survey format so you can quickly find the key info you need.

• Registered professional land surveyors delivering quality work on schedule.

• Dedicated project managers to keep your deadlines on track.

• Weekly detailed status reports, keeping you in the loop.

• An interactive electronic survey tool to streamline review and delivery.

• Errors & omissions insurance on each contracted site — adding protection and peace of mind.

Depending on your needs, we can provide:

• ALTA land title surveys

• Boundary surveys to state standards

• Pre-construction surveys and platting

• FEMA flood elevation certificates

• Site investigation reports

If you’re looking to simplify the most critical part of your title & due diligence workflow, First American positions itself as a streamlined, professional partner that keeps timelines tight, delivery reliable, and information clear. Connect with us to learn more about this service.

ExpressMap is an innovative, cost-effective underwriting tool that supports title insurance coverage and satisfies many lender requirements without needing a full traditional ALTA survey. It uses current aerial imagery and recorded property information to deliver a full-color map of the property and its surroundings, making timeliness and clarity central features.

Note: Expressmap® is subject to approval by First American Title for the specific coverage or endorsements.

Key benefits:

• Current aerial photography flown at the time of order.

• Full-color map showing the subject property and surrounding environment.

• Up to 50% time savings compared to traditional field surveys.

• Up to 60% cost savings compared to a full ALTA survey.

With deadlines, vendor coordination, and large data volumes, simplifying the survey/underwriting-map piece means fewer delays, less complexity, and better alignment with lender and title insurance obligations — all in a format that’s visually clear and built for speed. Connect with our team to discuss your Expressmap® options today.

When flood-zone issues threaten your deal, the last thing you need is additional delay. First American keeps your transaction moving by bringing in-house flood elevation experts who deliver the critical documentation you need.

Our surveyors produce Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) elevation certificates that verify whether improvements sit in a special flood hazard area. These certificates can also support obtaining a Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) or Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) to remove or reduce flood insurance requirements.

Key benefits:

• Available for both commercial and residential properties.

• National coverage across all regions and geographies.

• Rush orders available, so you can meet tight closing deadlines.

• Suitable for everything from single sites to large portfolios.

• Potential for flood insurance premium savings.

Lenders require flood insurance when a structure lies in a Zone A or Zone V. Missing or delayed elevation certificates can stall a closing or raise costs. First American’s flood-services solution is designed to work seamlessly with your title and due diligence workflow. Connect with our team today to learn more.

When zoning information threatens to become a bottleneck, our service helps to streamline the process. Our team delivers zoning-reporting solutions backed by years of municipal experience and national reach. We also provide a single point of contact across jurisdictions to reduce complexity and speed up timelines.

Key benefits:

• Full-compliance zoning reports — identified as “The Industry Standard”.

• Executive summary reports delivered in one week — built for speed.

• Zoning letter, code reports, and specialized “Zoning Information Reports (ZIR)” that comply with ALTA Table A Items 6(a) and 6(b).

• Documentation of all municipal sources and references, so the data is transparent and traceable.

• “Not-to-exceed” pricing proposals that help keep cost surprises under control.

In commercial real-estate transactions, zoning issues can derail schedules, add cost, or increase risk. By leveraging a nationwide municipal network and professional reporting standards, this service helps you tackle zoning concerns head-on — with clarity, speed, and control. Utilize our zoning services by contacting us today.