This U.S. industry comprises establishments (except offices of lawyers and attorneys) primarily engaged in one or more of the following activities: (1) researching public land records to gather information relating to real estate titles; (2) preparing documents necessary for the transfer of the title, financing, and settlement; (3) conducting final real estate settlements and closings; and (4) filing legal and other documents relating to the sale of real estate. Real estate settlement offices, title abstract companies, and title search companies are included in this industry.
Cross-References. Establishments of lawyers and attorneys primarily engaged in the practice of law are classified in Industry 541110, Offices of Lawyers.
| Go to: | No change 2002 to 2007 | No change 1997 to 2002 | 2002 Economic Census and other data sources |
| 2007 NAICS | 2002 NAICS | 1997 NAICS |
Corresponding Index Entries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 541191 | 541191 | 541191 | Settlement offices, real estate |
| 541191 | 541191 | 541191 | Title abstract companies, real estate |
| 541191 | 541191 | 541191 | Title companies, real estate |
| 541191 | 541191 | 541191 | Title search companies, real estate |
