About the Owner
Terri Midboe is the owner of Sathre Title, Inc., a locally trusted name in real estate title services. Terri began her journey with the company in 2002, gaining experience in nearly every part of the business before taking over ownership in 2020. With over two decades in the industry, Terri brings a deep understanding of the title process and a strong commitment to making each transaction smooth, accurate, and stress-free. Her leadership is grounded in the same values that first drew her to the work—attention to detail, excellent customer service, and a genuine care for her clients.
Since becoming owner, Terri has continued to build on the company’s strong foundation while adapting to the changing needs of buyers, sellers, lenders, and real estate professionals across the region.
Locally Owned and Operated for Over 100 Years.
Founded in 1914, Sathre Title & Abstract, Inc., provides title insurance and real estate closing services for residential and commercial transactions throughout Beltrami, Clearwater, and Hubbard County.
We want our customers to have a well-searched title policy because we know how disruptive a claim can be. We hope that our customers pay for a policy that they will never have to use.
Our History
In December of 1913 Arthur P. White, Clyde M. Bacon, and Francis S. Arnold began Bemidji Abstract Company & their office was located in the Beltrami County Court House.
In August 1914 E.M. Sathre began an abstract company using the name Sathre Abstract Company and its office was also located in the Beltrami County Court House. E.M. Sathre, a teacher by profession, became acquainted with abstracts in Warren, MN, where he was the Register of Deeds and an Abstracter.
In June 1917 Bemidji Abstract Company changed their corporate name to Beltrami Consolidated Abstract Company and merged with Sathre Abstract Company. The new company operated under the name Beltrami Consolidated Abstract Company. The officers at that time were E.M. Sathre and G.E. Sathre.
In 1938 the court house became crowded and the company moved to 323½ Minnesota Avenue. The office was located in the basement under Security State Bank.
In 1941 the abstract office was moved again, this time to 102½ Third Street. The building was the former home of Blue Valley Creamery.
E.M. Sathre and G.E. Sathre sold the title plant to Martin R. Sathre and Dorothy D. Sathre in January of 1952 and the company, Martin R. Sathre, Abstracter, was formed. The office moved back to the court house and operated out of the County Recorder’s office.
Martin and Dorothy Sathre sold the business to Jim and Polly Smyithe in September 1998. Jim and Polly formed a new corporation, Sathre Title & Abstract, Inc. and in April 2002 moved the office to its current location at 315 5th Street NW, where it remained until Terri Midboe took ownership and formed a new corporation, Sathre Title, Inc., in 2020. Shortly thereafter, the office relocated to its current location at 619 5th Street NW where Jim continues to contribute on occasion and takes great pride in the ongoing quality and integrity of the work performed.