Title Examiner
Posted on: 10 Apr 2021
Houston, TX
Job Description
Job Description
Title Examiner - Metes and Bounds
Real Life. Real Details.
What youll do:
Youre part detective, part historian, part puzzle-solver. Youre the one who digs deep into records of property being bought or sold to establish ownership and ensure that it is free of any claims that could derail a transaction. As a detective, you probe all the details surrounding a property, including deeds, bankruptcies, tax records, appraisals, judgements and liens. As a historian, you look back into the propertys history perhaps going back decades to validate ownership. As a puzzle solver, you put the pieces together in a comprehensive package that verifies the property is insurable and that sales go smoothly.
Who you are:
* Detail oriented, focused on dotting the Is and crossing the Ts every step of the way. No detail is too small.
* Intellectually curious, eagerly investigating all aspects of property ownership, not giving up until you get the complete picture; being willing to ask questions when dealing with new or unfamiliar issues.
* Trusted expert, clearly communicating with applicable parties to provide status and guide them through the process.
* Self-starter, working energetically without close supervision; well-organized and managing your time well to process multiple files simultaneously. Able to meet deadlines; prioritize cases and rearrange your schedule on the fly.
* Constant learner, up to the challenge of new situations and embracing change in a rapidly changing industry and office environment.
* Patient, the picture of calm under stress, remaining steady when things go wrong and working to be part of the solution, not part of the problem.
Your responsibilities:
* Tracing ownership: Working like a detective to follow the links in a chain of title to ensure that a seller or borrower has a clean title to the property.
* Discovering details: Delving into a property like a historian, reviewing and analyzing title abstracts to chronicle the chain of ownership by searching public records to determine insurability, using applicable state specific laws, regulations, codes and standards to make determinations.
* Puzzle maker: Compiling details from a multitude of sources and putting them together in a complete package that clears a propertys title for sale
* Problem solver: Using your industry knowledge to identify potential issues, such as encumbrances, that need to be cleared before closing; knowing how to fix issues and avoiding unnecessary delays.
* Committed partner: Working behind the scenes to arm agents and sellers with the information they need to clear any property issues that could delay a sale.
* Clear communicator: Maintaining close contact with all parties throughout the process, informing them of decisions that have been made and questions that need to be addressed.
Qualifications:
What you must have:
* Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
* Certification: Title Producer's license (where applicable per state).
* Experience:
* Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of state specific laws, regulations, codes and standards that affect title insurance.
* Understanding and working knowledge of a closing disclosure or HUD 1 statement.
* One to five years of title abstracting, searching, examining and/or engineering in a production environment.
* Individual must be well organized and able to simultaneously handle and track multiple settlement files and priorities.
* Computer skills: Microsoft Office proficient.
What wed like you to have:
* Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
LI-DS1
Realogy Holdings Corp.
Madison, New Jersey
Realogy is a global provider of real estate services with a singular mission: We serve agents. This strategy is aimed at growing the base of high-performing independent sales agents at our company-owned and franchisee brokerages, providing services to make them more productive and their businesses more profitable.
While you won’t see our name on For Sale signs, you will see those of our industry-leading brands: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, Century 21, Citi Habitats, Climb Real Estate, Coldwell Banker Real Estate, Corcoran, ERA Franchise Systems and Sotheby’s International Realty to name just a few. Our four business units work together to provide a full-service solution to meet the needs of agents and their homebuying clients, from the initial listing until the keys are turned over.
Realogy was recently designated a Great Place to Work® for the second consecutive year, recognizing the company’s commitment to providing meaningful work and an environment where employees can grow and succeed. Realogy has 16,600 offices and approximately 302,000 affiliated brokers and agents worldwide. We’re the leader in residential real estate sales, with $6.1 billion in revenue in 2018, nearly 1.4 million real estate transactions and approximately 16 percent of market share of the U.S. residential real estate market. We’re there to serve agents who help people find and buy houses, move, and finance their dream.
Powered by its network of over 92,000 affiliated sales professionals in 3,000 offices across 44 countries and territories, the Coldwell Banker® organization is a leading provider of full-service residential and commercial real estate brokerage services. The brand’s mission is to empower its people to leave their mark on the world of real estate. The Coldwell Banker brand prides itself on its history of expertise and honesty since its beginnings in 1906. The brand embraces four core values: home, awesomeness, ingenuity and excellence. Coldwell Banker Real Estate is committed to providing its network of sales professionals with the tools and insights needed to excel in today’s marketplace and is known for its bold leadership and dedication to driving the industry forward with big data and smart home expertise. Coldwell Banker Real Estate was the first real estate brand to harness the power of big data; the CBx Technology Suite uses predictive analytics and machine learning to analyze markets, target buyers and sellers and provide agents with a simple platform to create unique and effective marketing plans for each listing. The brand was named among the 2018 and 2019 Women’s Choice Award® Most Recommended brands for customer experience and overall quality. Blue is bold and the integrity and values of Coldwell Banker Real Estate give the Gen Blue® network an unbeatable edge. Coldwell Banker®, the Coldwell Banker logo, Gen Blue® and the Gen Blue Experience® are registered services marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each office is independently owned and operated.
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