Title Officer
Core
Examines chains of title and analyzes legal documents to resolve issues impacting title insurability for real estate purchases, refinances, and equity loans.
Role type
Title Officer (Real Estate)
Builds
Title insurance commitments and policies for residential, commercial, and industrial properties
Domain
Real Estate / Title Insurance
Required skills
Title examination, legal document analysis, probate/foreclosure/bankruptcy analysis, regulatory compliance, client communication, deadline management
Preferred skills
Commercial/industrial/residential specialization, business development, underwriting interpretation, hold harmless letter issuance
Technologies
Technical bulletins, plat and map books, property surveys, state filed Articles of Incorporation/Organization
Responsibilities
Perform title examinations for residential and commercial orders; Analyze records (mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, surveys) to verify ownership and legal restrictions; Review and approve documentation including deeds, trusts, wills, and corporate resolutions; Resolve title issues by communicating with customers, attorneys, and lenders; Price commitments and policies using predetermined fee schedules; Participate in business development activities.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC