Title Searcher

Specific Title Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Specific Title Inc. in Mysore is seeking a Title Searcher (or Examiner) to verify the legal history and ownership of properties.

You will examine public records, deeds, mortgages, and tax liens to ensure properties are clear of encumbrances before sales or refinancings. The role emphasizes meticulous document review, collaboration with underwriters and real estate professionals, and accurate report generation detailing any risks or defects in title.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of property law, vesting, mortgages, and title insurance concepts.
• Meticulous eye for spotting subtle discrepancies across hundreds of pages of legal documents.
• Ability to collaborate with underwriters, processors, real estate agents, and clients to resolve title issues.

Responsibilities

• Record Examination: Search public and private records to determine the complete chain of ownership and uncover any unpaid taxes, judgments, or easements.
• Report Generation: Compile findings into detailed title reports or commitments, summarizing the property's legal status and pointing out risks.
• Document Analysis: Verify legal descriptions and survey maps to ensure property boundaries and rights-of-way are accurate.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify defects or obstacles that could hinder a property transfer and propose paths to clear or resolve them.

Skills

Real Estate & Law Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Communication

Software Proficiency

Tools

Data Trace

Title Point

ResWare

Job description

A Title Searcher (or Examiner) is responsible for verifying the legal history and ownership of a property. They examine public records, deeds, mortgages, and tax liens to ensure a property is clear of encumbrances before a sale, refinancing, or mortgage.

Location: Mysore

Shift Time: Night Shift

Work from Office

Key Responsibilities

• Record Examination: Search public and private records to determine the complete chain of ownership and uncover any unpaid taxes, judgments, or easements.
• Report Generation: Compile findings into detailed title reports or commitments, summarizing the property's legal status and pointing out risks.
• Document Analysis: Verify legal descriptions and survey maps to ensure property boundaries and rights-of-way are accurate.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify "defects" or obstacles that could hinder a property transfer and propose paths to clear or resolve them.

Qualifications & Skills

• Real Estate & Law Knowledge: Deep understanding of property law, vesting, mortgages, and title insurance concepts.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous eye for spotting subtle discrepancies across hundreds of pages of legal documents.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with industry tools such as Data Trace, Title Point, and ResWare, as well as local county/sub-registrar databases.
• Communication: Ability to collaborate with underwriters, processors, real estate agents, and clients to resolve title issues.