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Job Responsibilities: Title examiners search and examine publicly recorded documents and interpret them to evaluate a property's condition of ownership. Among documents which a title examiner must review are deeds and agreements recorded with the official records of the county in which the property is located, court filings, and surveys. Title examiners search public records and examine titles to determine a property title's legal condition. Must analyze the recorded documents review for the purpose of issuing a preliminary title report from which a title company offers to insure a property's legal title. A title examiner must also be able to summarize the title history of the subject property in order to ensure the vesting and legal description are correct. In addition, must have knowledge of the different ALTA policy types, their insuring provisions and their exclusions. Must also be aware of new legal developments that affect their duties. He or she must be able to collect and analyze information in order to find creative solutions for solving problems. Must be able to create strong trust and support from team members.Job Requirements: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience required. Excellent verbal/written skills and attention to detail a must. Strong interpersonal skills are required. Must be able to prioritize according to departmental guidelines. Must have high level of organization and problem-solving skills. Must have ability to consistently meet deadlines, multi-task, demonstrate strong follow through, and to follow departmental procedures. Basic computer skills, Outlook, Word, Acrobat, Titlepoint, Datatrace. Read and understand basic legal descriptions. Read and understand assessor, tract, parcel, subdivision, record of survey and any general land maps or surveys. Understanding of general title process and related documentation. Must have high level of understanding of recorded documents and their effect upon title. Title Experience is strongly preferred.Essential Duties and Responsibilities Verify content and accuracy of the search package by determining ownership and vesting along with proper legal description of property. Properly identify applicable codes for each item of the preliminary title report. Knowledge and understanding of examining process and legal descriptions as determined by department guidelines. Be responsive to all internal customer inquiries in a professional and proactive manner. Ensure the timeliness and accuracy of the preliminary title reports being written.Additional Duties and Responsibilities Assist Engineering department. (Amend and supplement prelims after easements have been plotted.) Assist Searchers, Word Processing and Title Department with certain decisions. Must be able to run out all types of legal descriptions (E.g. all metes and bounds legal descriptions, Sectionalized land, Ranchos) Knowledge and understanding of Lot line adjustments and Subdivision. Any other task assigned by your team leader.Qualifications; Knowledge of Title Plant systems. Knowledge of Searching process. Knowledge of legal descriptions. Knowledge of codes required to complete reports preferred. Must be able to collect and analyze information in order to find creative solutions for solving problems Must have the ability to recognize hidden problems and offer effective solutions Must be interested in personal growth Must be able to find common ground and solve problems for the good of the team Must be able to create strong trust and support from team members Must be able to adhere to appropriate company policies and procedures Must be able to identify internal and external customer requirements and expectations Must possess excellent follow up skillsExperience: Must have excellent understanding of all types of legal descriptions. Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an examiner. Title unit experience preferredUpward Title and Closing is a full-service title and settlement company providing real estate brokers the opportunity to grow their business – delivering a transparent, stress-free closing experience to agents and clients alike. Every time.Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (http://www.anywhere.re/) (NYSE: HOUS) is on a mission to empower everyone’s next move. Home to some of the most recognized brands in real estate Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate (https://www.bhgre.com/) , Century 21® (https://www.century21.com/) , Coldwell Banker® (https://www.coldwellbanker.com/) , Coldwell Banker Commercial® (https://www.cbcworldwide.com/) , Corcoran® (https://www.corcoran.com/) , ERA® (https://www.era.com/) , and Sotheby's International Realty® (https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng)The Anywhere portfolio includes franchise and brokerage operations as well as national title, settlement, and relocation companies and nationally scaled mortgage origination and underwriting joint ventures. Supporting approximately 1.5 million home transactions in 2021, Anywhere is focused on simplifying, digitizing and integrating the real estate transaction for all consumers, no matter where they may be in their home buying and selling journey. With innovative products and technology, Anywhere fuels the productivity of its approximately 196,200 independent sales agents in the US and approximately 136,400 independent sales agents in 118 other countries and territories.At Anywhere Real Estate, diversity fuels success – for our company, for our employees, and for our industry. We strive to be a top destination for diverse talent, committed to creating a culture of belonging that empowers everyone’s next move. We pursue talent – strategic thinkers who are eager to always find a better way, relentlessly focus on talent, obsess about growth, and achieve exceptional results. We value diversity – respecting backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and beliefs. We develop our diverse talent base – through increasing representation in executive key leadership roles with actions including mentorship programs and partnerships with real estate associations that promote diversity and inclusion. Read more about our company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in our annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report (https://assets.website-files.com/633f08923c4c519693723aa5/63f7690462db639dcd8b18deAnywhere%20CSR%20Report%202022.pdf) .You’ll find our commitment to diversity reflected in our achievements:
Recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies since 2011.
Anywhere has also been designated a Great Place to Work since 2019.
Recognized by Fortune as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies.
Honored by Forbes as one of the World’s Best Employers for Diversity and Top Female Friendly Companies.
With a diverse employee population, we know we will succeed together and move real estate to what’s next. We hope you’ll join us.EEO Statement: EOE including disability/veteran
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