Commercial Title Examiner

First American•Usa, MI

4d•Remote

About The Position

The Commercial Title Examiner searches public records and examines titles to determine the legal condition of primarily commercial or industrial property. The role copies or summarizes recorded documents affecting title and independently examines real property of varying complexity to determine status and establish chain of title. Assignments range from simple parcels requiring a few hours to commercial properties that may take days or weeks. The examiner also builds experience with different property types.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of commercial title examination experience.
Michigan title examination experience.
State license(s), if required.
Detail and quality orientation.
Analytical review, research, and problem-solving skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Customer service orientation.
Standard MS skill set.
Proficiency with company operating systems.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of legal terms.

Responsibilities

Examines titles and chains of title for a wide range of title orders, primarily commercial and residential.
Abstracts and analyzes records, including leases, subleases, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plot and map books.
Determines ownership and legal restrictions, verifies property legal descriptions, and checks the completeness of records that may cross county lines.
Resolves issues such as missing, incomplete, inaccurate, or contradictory information in title documentation.
Prepares initial title commitment documentation using established procedural guidelines.
Prepares and reviews reports for accuracy.
May provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.