Sara Barrett
Sara Barrett is a National Business Development Manager at Thomas Title & Escrow, where she supports complex, multi-site and multi-state commercial transactions on a national scale. With deep expertise in commercial real estate, leaseholds, and oil and gas title, Sara is known for delivering thoughtful, solutions-oriented service to sophisticated clients across industries. Based in Indianapolis, she leverages a strong national network and a practical, hands-on understanding of title and escrow to drive results.
Sara’s career spans more than a decade in the title, real estate, and energy sectors. She began as a Title Abstractor and Landman, building a strong foundation in oil and gas title and project management before advancing into commercial examining, escrow, and senior business development roles with leading national underwriters and service providers. Her background includes extensive experience with legal descriptions, deed plotting, curative title issues, and complex closing coordination—giving her a well-rounded perspective on the full lifecycle of commercial transactions.
A graduate of West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Sara combines technical expertise with a relationship-driven approach to business development. She is an active member of organizations including Indy CREW, Indy Real, Urban Land Institute, and the One Zone Chamber of Commerce, reflecting her commitment to both the industry and the broader business community. Sara’s mission is to be a trusted asset to her clients while contributing to the continued evolution and integrity of the commercial title services industry.
• Concord University
• West Virginia University- B.S.
• AAPL
• Indy Crew
• IndyReal
• Urban Land Institute
• One Zone Chamber of Commerce
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to building genuine, long-term relationships and staying consistent with a people-first approach to networking. I also credit the support and mentorship of women-led professional communities that encouraged and guided me through pivotal career transitions.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve received came from the women I met through CREW and other professional networks—trusted mentors who encouraged me to trust my experience, take strategic risks, and lean into opportunities during times of transition.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would encourage young women to invest in networking early, focus on building authentic relationships, and never underestimate the impact of showing up consistently and staying connected.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in my field is navigating rapid growth and ongoing market shifts, while the greatest opportunity lies in the expanding intersection of commercial real estate, energy, and data-driven infrastructure.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Integrity, collaboration, and building long-term relationships are the values that guide both my work and personal life, along with a strong commitment to showing up consistently for the people who rely on me. Those same values extend beyond work, where I prioritize family, staying active, and making meaningful time with the people who matter most.