Fidelity National Title Launches New Award for Real Estate Professionals Going Paperless

Contest offers sustainably-minded real estate professionals a chance to gain recognition and win a free membership with the Arizona Green Chamber of Commerce

Tempe, AZ – November 23, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — Fidelity National Title, one of Arizona’s largest title insurance and escrow service companies, has announced the launch of its “Win the Paperless Fight Title Championship” contest, which is accepting nominations at www.WinThePaperlessFight.com through December 31st, 2009. Open exclusively to real estate professionals, both residential and commercial, the contest invites nominations for those who are demonstrating a commitment to sustainable business practices and making a big impact specifically through the reduction of paper waste. Self-nominations are encouraged.

“Fidelity actively supports sustainability through efforts like Arizona Green Chamber of Commerce membership and our own paperless office environment initiatives. We challenge all local businesses to take a close look at its business practices to see where it can reduce, recycle and reuse. Even minor changes to processes, such as printing all documents double-sided, can reap substantial rewards for the business and the environment. We are honored to launch this contest and excited to hear how those in our industry are making a difference,” stated Fidelity Marketing Director Jean Clements.”Traditionally, title and real estate companies have been some of the worst offenders when it comes to paper waste, and it is time for a change.”

For nomination details on how a local real estate professional can enter the Fidelity WIN THE PAPERLESS FIGHT Title Championship contest, visit www.WinThePaperlessFight.com. The application will require details pertaining to ways in which real estate professionals are implementing sustainable business practices and reducing paper waste.? Nominations must be submitted by December 31, 2009.? Follow #wpf on Twitter and the Fidelity BIGmouth blog for contest details, deadlines, and tips on reducing paper waste. All winning nominations and honorable mentions will be featured on Fidelity’s website and/or blog.

A selection committee will determine all winners, who will be announced in January 2010. First prize will be membership to the Arizona Green Chamber of Commerce, which promotes sustainable business practices and environmental stewardship, and addresses issues such as recycling, waste reduction, energy and water conservation, pollution prevention, and the use of energy-efficient facilities and equipment.

About Fidelity National Title Insurance Company of Maricopa County Fidelity National Title of Maricopa County was established in 1981 and has maintained a steady physical and financial base in Arizona for almost thirty years, remaining rock solid through decades of market swings. It is protected under the umbrella of Fidelity National Title Group, which holds over $2.8 billion in reserves.

Fidelity is one of Arizona’s largest providers of title insurance and escrow services, and offers a staff with almost 100 years of combined experience servicing a portfolio of more than 6,000 accounts. Additionally, it is one of Arizona’s leading resources for real estate agent continued training. For a full calendar of upcoming events for real estate agents, please visit the website at www.fntarizona.com.

Fidelity recently launched its new real estate blog, Fidelity Big Mouth – a resource aimed at helping real estate agents and lenders digest the real estate market. To subscribe, visit www.BIGmouthrealestateblog.com.

Fidelity National Title Group
Founded in 1848, Fidelity National Title is the world’s largest title insurance company, issuing insurance policies and escrow services throughout the US, Canada, Mexico and 50 countries.

It is one of the nation’s largest providers of title insurance and escrow services, and is ranked at #264 on the Fortune 500, an annual list compiled and published by Fortune magazine that ranks the top 500 U.S. closely held and public corporations.

The respected title insurance underwriters that comprise Fidelity National Title Group issue approximately HALF of the residential and commercial title insurance policies in the United States. It is one of the foremost experts in the area of HUD, short sale, REO and foreclosed properties.

Fidelity National Title Group is a subsidiary of holding company Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE:FNF), a leading provider of title insurance, specialty insurance, claims management services and information services. For more information, visit www.fnf.com.

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