Southwestern Title offers title insurance from major underwriters and all of the title and escrow resources necessary to assist with your real estate needs.   CHOOSE TO DO BUSINESS WITH A LOCALLY OWNED COMPANY – your choice has many benefits!
We offer the products of major, national insurance companies and a strong connection to the local economy.

In addition to Santa Fe city and suburbs, we serve the following areas, communities and villages in Santa Fe County: Agua Fria, Apache Canyon, Arroyo Hondo, Arroyo Seco, Canada de los Alamos, Canoncito, Cerrillos, Chupadero, Cuarteles, Cundiyo, Cuyamungue, Cieneguilla, Edgewood, Eldorado, El Rancho, Galisteo, Glorieta,  Jacona, Jaconita, La Bajada, La Cienega, La Mesilla, Lamy, La Puebla, Las Campanas, Lone Butte, Madrid, Nambe, Ojo de la Vaca, Pojoaque, Rancho Viejo, Rio en Medio, San Marcos, Santa Cruz, Seton Village, Stanley, Tesuque, Tierra Contenta, Valencia, plus those areas of Espanola, Pecos, Golden and Chimayo that are in Santa Fe County. We also can assist you with any real property title and escrow needs you have in Rio Arriba County through our office in Espanola, NM. From Chama to Guachuponge, from El Vado to Edgewood, we have Rio Arriba and Santa Fe Counties covered!

Title & Exam Department:

Our Title and Exam department is staffed by highly experienced experts in title searches and the examination. The department is managed by Mike Thompson with over 20 years in the industry.   Senior Examiner Alfredo “Freddy” Barela is now in his 40th year providing title services. Marco (”Accu-Title”) Ortiz, Senior Examiner has over 20 years in the business. Marco is highly educated, detail oriented and highly professional.  Jennifer Pearson specializes in title report research and preparation. Joyce Arellano prepares title policies and has been in the industry for almost 20 years, formerly as a title examiner. Anthony Rael  delivers the most outstanding customer service ever – he is in our Espanola office.  Christopher Lopez handles recordings at the County Clerk’s office and electronically, plus assists several escrow officers. Victoria Porter sets up new files & processes new orders, starting the search process.  Sharon (”PRINCESS”) Armijo wraps it all up by updating and posting to our title plant. The quality from start to finish is of utmost importance at Southwestern Title.   Our professional team has the track record to instill confidence in the quality of every file we prepare.

Marketing:

Otis Phillips spearheads the marketing and quality control efforts at Southwestern Title.  If you have seen our company name anywhere or found us to be involved in any project, Otis Phillips had something to do with it. If you have suggestions on how we can do a better job for our clients,  please contact Otis at OtisP@sftitles.com; his direct number is 505-946-2995.

Management and Ownership

Attorney and old-time title company executive Tim Vigil is the President and part owner of Southwestern Title.  Tim is a New Mexico native with family roots dating back to the 1700’s, in the village of Cundiyo.  Tim is the grandson of former Governor Edwin L. Mechem. Graduating from NMSU in 1986, Vigil obtained his Juris Doctorate Degree from UNM School of Law in 1989.  Tim began as a runner and worked his way to the top.  Tim has an exemplary reputation as a problem solver and resource for complex title issues. He is married to Lorraine Montoya Vigil, also a New Mexico attorney. Tim and Lorraine’s son, Eric, is the next Eric Clapton; watch for him!

John Fox, Chairman and part owner of Southwestern Title is a native Santa Fean and has practiced law in Santa Fe since 1978.  He practiced with his father, Robert Fox, until 1994 and with the Sommer Fox Law Firm from 1991 to 2001.  John’s legal practice has focused on real estate, title, transactions, exchanges, trusts and estates, and small business.  John is a graduate of Santa Fe’s St. Michael’s High School and serves as Chair of its Board of Trustees.  John believes strongly in supporting local businesses and education.

Tim Vigil, President, and John Fox, Chairman, of Southwestern Title & Escrow Inc.