TX Commercial Title Examiner (Remote) at First American

Houston, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Title Insurance, Real Estate, Commercial Real EstateIndustries

Requirements

3-5+ years of Texas Commercial Title Exam or directly related experience
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary internal and external customer service
Ability to keep up with evolving requirements and procedures

Responsibilities

Performs title examination and examines the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, primarily commercial transactions
Abstracts and analyzes records, such as mortgages, leases, subleases, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plat and map books
Determines ownership and legal restrictions to verify legal description of property and completeness of records that may cross county lines
Resolves most issues such as missing information, incomplete, inaccurate, or contradictory information contained in the title documentation
Prepares initial title commitment documentation based on the application of procedural guidelines
Prepares and reviews reports for accuracy
May provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines
Prepares various types of title reports following preestablished First American search and exam guidelines
Performs online research, obtains document copies from county websites and other approved imaging systems, and is familiar with all aspects of title work
Searches public records and examines titles to determine legal condition of primarily commercial or industrial property title
Copies or summarizes recorded documents which affect the condition of title to the property
Works independently to examine title to real property of varying complexity to determine status and establish chain of title

Skills

Title Examination

Chain of Title

Public Records Search

Commercial Title Review

Document Summarization

Real Property Analysis

Legal Title Assessment

First American

Provides title insurance and real estate services

About First American

First American provides title insurance, specialty insurance, and various real estate-related services. Their title insurance protects homebuyers and property owners from potential ownership disputes and financial losses related to real estate transactions. The company offers a platform called myFirstAm®, which allows users to access property information, manage orders, and streamline the closing process from any device. Unlike many competitors, First American has a vast database of property data, with over 5.5 billion document images, making it a leading provider of real estate data solutions. The company's goal is to facilitate smooth real estate transactions while ensuring that clients' investments are protected.

Santa Ana, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1889Year Founded

$800.2MTotal Funding

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Financial Services, Real EstateIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

401k matching

Health, vision, dental insurance

Professional development

Risks

Data breach allegations could harm First American's reputation and lead to legal issues.

Integration of Mother Lode may face challenges and financial risks.

Dependence on digital transformation poses risks if technology advances rapidly.

Differentiation

First American offers comprehensive title insurance and settlement services nationwide.

The company provides a vast database of over 5.5 billion document images.

First American's digital platform, myFirstAm®, enhances real estate transaction efficiency.

Upsides

Acquisition of Mother Lode expands First American's market share in California.

Docutech purchase boosts First American's digital mortgage revenue by 38%.

Growing fintech trends align with First American's digital transformation strategy.

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