Title Specialist

Lakeview Loan Servicing•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cedar Brook Property is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Title Specialist to play a critical role in supporting and building our title and due diligence function. This position will serve as a key partner to acquisitions and asset management teams, ensuring accurate, timely, and actionable title insights that directly inform investment decisions. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in default, foreclosure, and auction processes, along with deep expertise in title research and analysis. This role requires the ability to quickly interpret complex property data, identify risks, and provide clear, informed recommendations on potential opportunities. In addition to day-to-day title responsibilities, this individual will help lay the foundation for a scalable title operation. This includes contributing to the development of processes, workflows, and best practices, as well as helping to build the structure of the title function as the business grows.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma required
Strong background in default, foreclosure, and auction processes
Experience with title research, title reports, and county record analysis
Ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into actionable insights
Strong communication skills with experience working with escrow and title partners
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
Experience helping build or scale title or real estate operations
Problem-solving mindset with a focus on efficiency and continuous improvement
Comfortable operating with a high level of autonomy
Adaptable and proactive, with a willingness to take ownership of processes and outcomes

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree and or equivalent work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform in-depth title research by reviewing county records, public filings, liens, judgments, and encumbrances to establish clear property ownership and identify risks
Order, review, and analyze title reports and title commitments to ensure accuracy and completeness
Proactively communicate with title companies, escrow officers, attorneys, and county offices to resolve title issues, clear defects, and obtain necessary documentation
Leverage strong knowledge of foreclosure, default, and auction processes to evaluate property status, timelines, and associated risks
Analyze complex property data and quickly synthesize findings into clear recommendations for acquisitions, dispositions, or risk mitigation
Identify title-related red flags (e.g., breaks in chain of title, unpaid liens, easements, or legal disputes) and propose solutions or next steps
Support due diligence efforts by delivering timely and accurate title insights to internal stakeholders
Assist in evaluating auction and foreclosure opportunities by reviewing pre-sale and post-sale title conditions
Serve as a key support function to acquisitions and asset management teams by providing actionable title intelligence
Help design and implement standardized processes, workflows, and documentation for title research and review
Contribute to building and scaling the title department, including recommending tools, systems, and best practices
Develop operational procedures to improve efficiency, consistency, and turnaround time for title-related work
Maintain organized records of title research, communications, and resolutions for auditability and future reference
Work independently with minimal oversight, managing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment