Senior Title Specialist (Texas)

Rocket Companies • Remote - Texas, TX

7d • $33 - $44 • Remote

About The Position

As a Senior Title Specialist with Rocket Close, you will set and maintain standards for compliance with state and federal requirements, stay current on industry changes, manage complex title issues to support the accuracy and insurability of real estate transactions, and guide and develop less experienced team members. This is a work-from-home position, but the employee must reside and work in Texas under Texas Department of Insurance guidelines and licensing requirements.

The role involves reviewing abstracts, identifying title issues, obtaining documentation to resolve title defects, preparing title clearance affidavits and agreements, ordering lien and judgment payoffs, and determining title insurability. You will communicate requirements and status updates to internal and external parties, serve as a first-level escalation contact for title-related customer and vendor issues, and partner with your Manager to recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing team.

Rocket Close describes itself as a national provider of title insurance, property valuations, and settlement services. The posted compensation range is $32.85–$44.38; the position may also be eligible for an annual bonus, incentives, and employment-related benefits. The company notes that compensation and benefits are subject to change.

Requirements

• Current Texas Title license (required).
• Must reside in Texas (required).
• 5+ years of title examination and curative experience.
• Experience building and leading a team in a rapidly changing environment and managing performance to high standards.
• Understanding of the integral role a title specialist plays in a team-centered industry.
• Organized and detail-oriented, able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Clear and concise communication skills.
• Comfort with technology and ability to learn new programs and systems quickly.
• Team-oriented, caring, humble attitude and willingness to contribute where needed.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Qualia, Slack, and Microsoft products.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a firm understanding of Texas title statutes and stay current on state and federal requirements.
• Review abstracts and identify title issues requiring additional information or resolution.
• Work with sellers, attorneys, underwriting counsel, and other title agencies to obtain documentation needed to clear vesting issues, judgments, and other title defects.
• Prepare title clearance affidavits and agreements, including Continuous Marriage Affidavits, LLC, Corporation and Trust Affidavits, Free and Clear Affidavits, and Hold Harmless Agreements.
• Order payoffs for liens and judgments, including mortgages.
• Guide the team on curative solutions and determine the insurability of title.
• Clearly communicate title requirements to Closing Specialists and Closing Coordinators and work with them toward resolution.
• Provide timely status updates to internal and external parties and issue internal notifications when files are curative complete.
• Serve as the first level of escalation for Title-related customer and vendor issues, maintaining calm and professionalism.
• Partner with the Manager to recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing team focused on organizational goals.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for an annual bonus and incentives.
• Medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• The company states that eligible team members may receive additional health benefits, perks, and support for their well-being and families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed