Case Study
Closinglock streamlines vendor management with BRM, giving IT complete visibility and control
"BRM gave Revenue Operations a single source of truth for vendor spend and usage. We can spot redundant tools and formulate a budget more accurately.” — Sam Miller, Head of Revenue Operations, Closinglock
Turning Chaos into Clarity
When Closinglock adopted BRM, the transformation was immediate. Intelligent agents scanned email and credit card systems, automatically surfacing vendor contracts hidden across the organization. Renewal dates, pricing terms, and compliance clauses were extracted and centralized into a single, organized system of record.
“It was fantastic. We now have a central place with of all our contracts. Watching BRM work its magic and having it all happen automatically — was a huge win.” — Cesar De La Garza, Head of IT & Compliance, Closinglock
A System That Works for Every Team
Today, both IT and Revenue Operations depend on BRM for real-time visibility into Closinglock’s vendor landscape. Instead of manually updating spreadsheets, the system keeps everything current—from licensing details to renewal timelines—and provides actionable insights to manage cost, usage, and vendor performance.
“For forecasting, having renewal timelines and actual adoption in one place changed our tech-stack management process overnight.” — Sam Miller, Head of Revenue Operations, Closinglock
Results at a Glance
- Discovered hidden contracts buried in emails and credit card records
- Centralized all vendor agreements into one live, organized platform
- Eliminated manual tracking of renewals, pricing, and compliance details
- Improved visibility and reduced risk of surprise renewals or cost increases
Quick, Easy, and Invaluable
For a fast-growing real estate technology company combating wire fraud, vendor clarity is essential. With BRM, Closinglock gained the visibility and control it needed without adding headcount or manual overhead.
“BRM is quick. It’s easy. And it provides tremendous value to your company.” — Cesar De La Garza, Head of IT, Closinglock.
About Closinglock
Closinglock protects every person and every dollar in real estate. Its escrow management platform provides title, settlement, and law firms with one secure system for payments, communication, and verification – reducing risk and creating a smoother experience for everyone involved in a closing. Backed by J.P. Morgan, protected by $2.5 million in wire-fraud insurance, and proven through more than $500 million in home closings and over $2 billion in secure payments, with zero losses, Closinglock sets a new standard for modern real estate transactions.
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