Title Specialist II

Selene Diligence•Jacksonville, TX

About The Position

The title specialist will work with title abstractors and title search vendors in reviewing and researching the history of properties to determine requirements for its insurability. The title specialist will be this reviewing title searches and commitments, locating records about taxes, identifying liens and judgments, bankruptcy, mortgages, and foreclosure proceedings.

Requirements

Some familiarity with the types documents recorded in the chain of title, title search review, and title insurance.
Knowledge of general, nationwide real estate principles and practices a plus
Proficient in various computer software including Microsoft Word and Excel
Effective working relationships with others both within and outside of their team
Attention to detail, research, and analytical abilities
Work independently and remain accurate under pressure
Organized with a systematic approach to tasks to achieve accuracy and efficiency
High School diploma; some college preferred
Some experience or exposure to residential title practices preferred, but not required
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
Some college preferred.
Residential title experience preferred, but not required.
Some knowledge of general real estate principles and practices.
Proficient in various computer software including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Experienced in managing multiple projects.
Proficient knowledge of deeds, mortgage, releases, assignments, judgments, liens.
Prioritizes and implements process improvement opportunities.
Effective working relationships with others both within and outside of their team.

Responsibilities

Reviews title commitments and searches, relays curative requirements to parties involved and research as necessary and takes appropriate action.
Search, analyze, and evaluate real estate records relating to title of homes, land, and buildings.
Verify ownership and the legal description of a property and check for zoning ordinances that may restrict the use of the property.
Ensure that the title to a property in question has no restrictions that may prevent or hinder its sale or use.
Compile lists of mortgages, contracts, and other instruments pertaining to titles by searching public and private records for law firms, real estate agencies, or title insurance companies.
Search public and private records for law firms, real estate agencies, or title insurance companies.
Prepare property reports and title commitments, when necessary.
Copy or abstract required information from documents such as mortgages and trust deeds.
Research specific details of a title, keeping records of information gathered about titles, reporting research findings to attorneys and other legal professionals as needed and determining the legal barriers that exist in the sale of a property.
Examine deeds, deeds of trust, liens, judgments, easements, and plats/maps to determine ownership, encumbrances, and to verify legal descriptions of property.
Research findings of a title search and examination are needed to issue title insurance, grant mortgage loans, buy and sell property, acquire rights of way, and obtain and protect mineral rights.
Assist in preparation of official descriptions of properties such as leases, grants, deeds, and easements.
Prepare and issue the policies that guarantee the legality of a title.