Absolute Title, LLC was established in September 1996 when our founder, Milledge T. Pitts, Jr., purchased the business from Lawyers Title. Having previously worked as an abstractor for Lawyers Title, conducting title searches primarily in Richland County and throughout South Carolina, Milledge brought extensive industry knowledge and a passion for serving the legal community to his new venture.
Milledge envisioned building a company that South Carolina real estate attorneys could depend on for accurate, thorough, and timely title research. He believed that exceptional service began with exceptional people and took great pride in surrounding himself with knowledgeable, experienced, and dedicated employees.
In August 2001, Tabitha Mills joined Absolute Title in an administrative support role, preparing and maintaining title records and personally delivering completed title work to law firms throughout Columbia. Within just a few months, her responsibilities expanded to managing daily office operations alongside another employee.
After approximately a year and a half, when her fellow office manager transitioned into title abstracting, Tabitha assumed full responsibility for the office's operations.
Recognizing opportunities to improve efficiency and better serve clients, Tabitha encouraged Milledge in 2003 to invest in scanning technology and begin delivering completed title work electronically. At a time when most title abstracting companies still relied on traditional delivery methods, Absolute Title became one of the early adopters of electronic title delivery. This advancement significantly improved turnaround and convenience for clients and reflected the company's commitment to evolving with the needs of the industry.
As Absolute Title's client base and workload continued to grow, Alecia Milling joined the company in July 2007. Together, Tabitha and Alecia became an integral part of the company's daily operations, working closely to maintain the dependable service and personal attention clients had come to expect.
On March 13, 2015, the Absolute Title family experienced an unimaginable loss when Milledge unexpectedly passed away while on a diving trip in Florida.
His passing was devastating, both personally and professionally, to those who had worked alongside him and shared in his vision for the company.
Just two days later, the team came together and made a meaningful decision: Absolute Title would continue.
Determined to honor Milledge's legacy and preserve the business he had worked so hard to build, the team committed to carrying the company forward. An important part of that commitment was helping train Milledge's sons, Milledge T. Pitts, III (Trey) and Travis C. Pitts, in the title abstracting profession, allowing them to follow in their father's footsteps and continue the family's connection to the industry.
Nearly three decades after its founding, Absolute Title continues to stand on the principles Milledge established: integrity, accuracy, reliability, and exceptional customer service.
Through industry changes, technological advancements, company growth, and personal loss, our commitment to serving South Carolina's real estate legal community has remained steadfast.
We are proud of our history, grateful for the relationships we have built, and deeply appreciative of the clients who have placed their trust in us throughout the years.
Absolute Title, LLC is more than a title research company. It is a legacy built on hard work, dedication, and the belief that our clients deserve nothing less than our very best.
As we look toward the future, we remain committed to honoring Milledge's vision and continuing the tradition of excellence he began in 1996.
His legacy is our foundation. Our commitment to excellence is how we carry it forward.
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