Title Researcher

HomeServices of America•West Des Moines, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position researches real estate titles to produce a title commitment and/or title certificate and updates title abstracts to register property. Provide title evidence to examiners, attorneys or outside title company to facilitate real estate closings.

Requirements

Completion of high school.
Two plus years of experience in title insurance or real estate; researching or legal experience preferred; familiarity with abstracts, real estate documents and land title standards.
Ability to accurately draw and determine legal descriptions.
Strong research and analytical skills with an excellent eye for detail.
Strong personal computer skills, including mastery of word processing systems. Typing speed of 50-60 wpm.
Mechanical skills and equipment usage.
Effective oral and written communication skills. Must be professional and courteous.
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently; coordinate and meet deadlines.
Ability to travel to various counties to perform the job.

Nice To Haves

Additional post-high school legal training is desirable or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Prioritize orders based on closing date. Acquire documents at district court, bankruptcy court and other appropriate sources. Research real estate records, title problems and legal descriptions. Transcribe/copy pertinent information into a format usable for processing, examining and closing personnel. May provide verbal updates prior to closing.
Search names, obtain tax information, obtain documents and verify effective dates and tract index information.
May produce the actual abstract and/or commitments according to prescribed rules and procedures and ensure the final form is accurate and delivered to the client in a timely manner.
Provide customer service and problem-solving to all other departments and answer all inquiries regarding title searches. Respond to questions and requests from examiners, closers, attorneys, lenders and real estate agents.
Locate real estate records at various county government centers and courthouses. Obtain certified copies of documents from federal and district courthouses. Present documents and recording packages to county personnel for recording approval.
Assist as needed in the clerical production of abstracts/commitments/recording of documents. May assemble final form abstracts/commitments/title certificates and prepare for delivery.
May provide direction, work assignments and/or training to other departmental staff.
Perform additional duties as requested or assigned.