About This Role
This role involves reviewing title abstracts and other real estate documents to determine marketability and insurability for issuing loan and/or owner title policies. The position primarily focuses on residential real estate title examination, identifying and resolving defects in accordance with state laws and title standards. It suits an organized and detail-oriented individual who can work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Review title abstracts to determine liens, mortgages, or other fees that need to be paid off, discharged, partially released, or subordinated, considering lender parameters or transaction type
- Review title abstracts to determine easements, restrictions, and exclusions for the subject property, considering lender parameters or transaction type
- Review title abstracts and determine real estate title defects, issues, and matters that may need to be addressed and cleared
- Review the registry of deeds, bankruptcy court, probate, or superior court for the applicable county to pull any necessary documents or plans to determine marketability
- Prepare a title commitment, including policy type, legal description, general and special requirements, vesting, and exceptions
- Select endorsements as needed and calculate the policy amount
- Clear the title to close or flag as a title issue and report steps needed to clear
- Answer questions from marketers, closers, and processors on title matters
- Research other public records, analyze data, and prepare curative documents as needed
Requirements
- Organized, detail-oriented, able to multi-task, and able to manage time effectively
- Able to communicate effectively with excellent verbal and written skills
- Able to collaborate with other team members and attorneys
- Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Able to work with other team members, customers, real estate agents, title insurance underwriters, and lenders utilizing excellent interpersonal skills
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Experience of 3 years in the title industry understanding title examinations
Nice to have:
- Knowledge of Closing Vue/E-Closing
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
Important Details
- Schedule: 8 hour shift, Monday to Friday; or 4 hour shift, Monday to Friday
- Work format: In-Person at one of our offices, Remote, or a hybrid of both