Title Examiner
About The Position
Best Homes Title Agency and BHT Commercial Title & Escrow Services are seeking a Title Examiner to maintain current clientele and support business growth. The Title Examiner conducts research, prepares documents, and works cross-functionally. The role requires strong written and verbal communication, organization, time management, attention to detail, teamwork, and a commitment to providing excellent customer service. The position examines titles of moderate to advanced complexity, researches public records, prepares title reports and products, supports title clearance and closing work, and responds to inquiries about legal title and insurability. This is a full-time, in-office position, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., averaging 40 hours per week. Overtime may be available and required based on business needs. The position is available at the Sterling Heights or Farmington Hills office, based on candidate preference.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 1–3+ years of Title Examiner experience required.
- Experience with ResWare, Qualia, or other industry software required.
- Extensive experience examining Michigan properties required.
- Ability to maintain high-quality standards and serve as a role model by providing educational assistance and constructive feedback to team members.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, time-management, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Team-oriented approach and commitment to providing a high-quality customer service experience.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or higher preferred.
- Five or more years of Title Examiner experience preferred.
- Multi-state title experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Search and examine titles of moderate to advanced complexity according to company and underwriting procedures to determine title status or establish a chain of title.
- Abstract and analyze deeds, mortgages, easements, judgments, tax assessments, mineral reservations, and other applicable instruments.
- Map unplatted land.
- Compile reports from searched data, prepare commitments and search products, and bill accordingly.
- Update commitments and search products through closing.
- Review commitments and closing documents after closing.
- Prepare and produce final policies.
- Respond to requests from company employees, affiliates, attorneys, and the public regarding legal title status and title insurability.
- Locate, compile, and post information from city, county, and other public records to update company files, logs, and indexes.
- Search, examine, and write continuations and reinsured cases of moderate complexity.
- Review and process title clearance requests, indemnities, policies, and corrections.
- Provide exceptional customer service to clients and internal staff.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Medical insurance options, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Care Network
- Health Savings Account
- Vision and dental insurance options
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
- Employer-funded profit-sharing and cash-balance retirement plans
- Company-paid long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid basic life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program, including free mental health and financial counseling services
- Company-organized volunteer opportunities
- Work-life balance commitment
- Team-bonding events, gift raffles, and annual holiday party
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
