Our Story
A Rhode Island Title Company, Locally Owned Since 1994
Priority Title Company was founded in 1994 by Scott Denelle after his own experience as a first-time homebuyer showed him how frustrating a real estate transaction can be without clear communication.
He set out to create a different kind of title company — one built around responsiveness, accessibility and making the closing experience easier for everyone involved. More than three decades later, that remains our approach.
Our Services
Priority Title Company has provided title and settlement services throughout Rhode Island since 1994. Our experienced local team works with buyers, homeowners, lenders and real estate professionals to make real estate transactions straightforward, responsive and stress-free.
Title Searches
- Thorough examination of Rhode Island land evidence records, including deeds, mortgages, liens, easements and other matters affecting title.
Title Insurance
- Protection against covered title defects and claims. We issue lender’s and owner’s title insurance policies through leading national underwriters.
- We offer both Standard and Enhanced Owner's Policies, along with Lender's title insurance.
Purchase Closings
- Complete settlement and closing coordination for Rhode Island purchases, from title search through recording.
- Assistance with escrow holdbacks, municipal closing matters, and document execution.
Refinance Closings
- Experienced settlement services for refinance transactions, working with lenders and borrowers to keep the process efficient.
Deeds & Property Transfers
- Assistance with deeds, ownership changes, transfers to and from trusts, and other property-record matters.
- Additional protection for owners of vacant land against fraudulent or unauthorized transfers.
- Deter deed fraud by recording protective notices in land evidence records.
Our Process
The step-by-step path from offer to closing, designed to prioritize accuracy and your peace of mind.
Step 1
Open Your File
Once there’s an accepted offer or refinance request, our team opens the title order and gathers essential details from the buyer, seller, agent, or lender.
Step 2
Title Search & Review
We research the property’s history, checks for liens or issues, and work closely with attorneys to resolve any problems before the final closing day.
Step 3
Prepare for Closing
Our team coordinates with all parties, prepares the closing documents, and shares final numbers so you know exactly what to bring and what to expect.
Step 4
Closing Day & Recording
The final step where everyone signs, funds are disbursed, and documents are recorded, ensuring ownership is properly and legally transferred.
Why Priority Title?
Local Expertise
Rhode Island is what we do. Our team knows the local land evidence records, municipalities, lenders and closing requirements throughout the state.
Personal Communication
You’re not sent through a call center. Our team stays involved from the title order through closing and keeps buyers, lenders, Realtors and attorneys informed along the way.
Decades of Experience
Priority Title has been serving Rhode Island buyers, homeowners, lenders and real estate professionals for more than 30 years.
Trusted by Lenders & Professionals
We regularly work with local and national lenders, Realtors and attorneys throughout Rhode Island and coordinate all sides of the transaction to help keep closings moving smoothly.
Our Team
Priority Title Company
- Scott Denelle, President
- Brian Denelle, Business Relationship Manager
- James Corbett, Real Estate Transaction Coordinator
- Sarah Maguire, Real Estate Transaction Coordinator
- Darcy Gee, Title Policy Manager
Closing Attorneys — Kenyon Law Associates, LLP
Scott’s Story
Born in Cumberland and raised in Narragansett, Scott earned his B.A. in Economics and Accounting from the College of the Holy Cross in 1984 and a Master's in Business Management from the University of Rhode Island in 1986. After beginning his career in public accounting, he spent nine years with Plymouth Mortgage Company, eventually serving as Regional Sales Manager.
In 1994, Scott founded Priority Title Company with a simple goal: to provide homebuyers, lenders and real estate professionals with a more responsive and consumer-focused closing experience. More than 30 years later, that philosophy remains at the center of Priority Title Company's approach. Outside the office, Scott enjoys surfing, golf and time with his family.
Client Testimonials
“We are so impressed with Scott and the team at Priority Title. They made a very complex house purchase feel easy. Selling in a different State on Friday and closing our purchase on a Monday, all while we were traveling and not in the US. Amazing! Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
— Ron V., October 2025
“I have been selling real estate for 37 yrs and have had many closings with Priority Title and ALWAYS have a great experience. Their communication is awesome, efficient and would recommend them to anyone having a real estate transaction.”
— Dan L., October 2025
“Our experience with Priority Title Company was superb. We had two transactions with them in the last three weeks and they all went above and beyond to make the experience seamless. A huge thank you Paige, Sherry, and Scott! We look forward to working with them again! We would give them 10 stars if that was an option!”
— Claudine P., October 2025
“Scott and the team at Priority Title are fantastic! They’re knowledgeable, friendly, and always put their clients’ best interests first. What I appreciate most is their excellent communication—not only with me as an agent but also with their clients. They respond quickly to calls and emails, and they take the time to explain the process clearly so clients feel confident every step of the way. Communication is such a key part of this business, and Priority Title truly excels at it. It’s always a pleasure working with them!”
— Chad D., September 2025
“Scott and his team as always are wonderful to work with. I've closed over 10+ deals, including my own home with them and they are always happy to help with a smile. Highly recommend this great local office for your real estate closing transactions.”
— Jennifer C., July 2025