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Register of Deeds Super Index
Macomb County Clerk / Register of Deeds Carmella SabaughMICHIGAN
The Challenge
How can the average homeowner get a copy of
their real estate documents?
Are Deeds already online?
Try looking up your own deed right now...
Are Deeds already online?
Customers want to pay us for their property records.
Are we making it easy?
Are Deeds already online?
If there was a land records system the average homeowner
could actually use, that generates revenue to pay for itself, would your county be
interested?
Protecting the American Dream
Information = Property Rights
Homeowners: Deeds Mortgages Liens
Register of Deeds public records
Macomb County, MI home sales +
HOME SALES
14th increase in the last 16 months.
+26.1% Macomb County in October 2012.
Reduce the Risk of Fraud
60 Minutes videohttp://www.macombcountymi.gov/clerksoffice/video/60-minutes/
Traditional way: USLandrecords.com
Traditional way: USLandrecords.com
●Has worked●Results only as good as the index●Index has changed over time
○ first name issue ○ wives not until 1992!
●Data entry inconsistency●Cumbersome interface / can't sort
or see related documents● .TIFF format cumbersome
●Cannot slow any other county project.
●Cannot risk the security or control of data.
●Must be financially sustainable.
The Challenge
Super Index - a new way to search
Other counties can do this too!
Super Index - deeds.macombgov.org
Super Index - deeds.macombgov.org
Super Index - deeds.macombgov.org
A link opens an easy-to-use PDF!
Super Index - Documents via Email!
Super Index - "self healing index"
Super Index - search delimiters
Super Index - includes "entry book"
"[T]he single most important step undertaken in the last several decades by any register in this state to stem the tide of real estate fraud,” General Counsel of a major title company.
The magic of "OCR."
Super Index - improves service
Get revenue from phone calls. Easily E-mail document link!Less work than mail-in requests!
Super Index - Google Checkout
Keep a close eye on sales!
Super Index - up-sell opportunity
Super Index - Google Analytics
Super Index - deeds.macombgov.org
Super Index - deeds.macombgov.org
"This new records search is amazingly useful and user-friendly," said Elizabeth E. Stubbs, President, Macomb County Probate Bar Association.
Super Index - deeds.macombgov.org
“I am very impressed with the index. It is extremely fast and very useful. It is the best search database I have seen for government records. It puts Macomb in the forefront,” said Charles E. Turnbull, O’Reilly, Rancilio, P.C.
“Great job on the Super Index. It is very well done and extremely user friendly. Best search tool that I have seen to date, “ said Robert C. Tunney, RCT Forensic & Valuation Services, LLC.
Super Index - deeds.macombgov.org
“The super index is a real time saver! The index is easy to navigate and the most helpful feature is the ability to view thumbnails of a document before purchasing the document,” said Jay R. LaBarge from Bellanca, Beattie & DeLisle, P.C.
"This is a great tool for finding proper addresses for parties of interest. I like the versatility of the search parameters," said Paul Vreman, Macomb County Treasurer Tax Collection Officer.
Super Index - deeds.macombgov.org
“The new Macomb County Register of Deeds Super Index is much faster and easier to use than Land Access. If you use Google, you’ll like the Super Index. Try it now,” said Clark A. Andrews from O’Reilly, Rancilio, P.C.
"This is great stuff! Once again the Macomb County Clerk's/Register of Deed's office is providing the public with a useful tech savvy resource to gain easy access to public information, with the convenience from one's home or office," said Bill Sowerby, Clinton Township Treasurer.
Google Apps for Government / Google Wallet
ACS Land Records / Xerox Company
Super Index Challenges
●Sustainability / cost●Expand intuitive search capabilities●Expand mobile capabilities●Expand voice search●Image / photo / Google Glass●Repeat the success with other records
systems.
Questions? Macomb County, MI
Carmella SabaughClerk / Register of Deeds
Macomb County, Michigan
Questions? Macomb County, MI
Xerox Government RecordsBert Auburnbert.auburn@xerox.comPhone: 214-956-6365
Google Apps for GovernmentMaggie Kuhlmannmkuhlmann@google.comPhone: 312.320.6348