Commercial Title & Closing Specialist

Stewart Title; Washington; On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Stewart Title is seeking a detail-oriented Title Specialist to support nationwide title services and assist with real estate transactions, from public records searches to title examinations and preparations for closing.

You will work with internal teams, customers, attorneys, lenders and others to ensure accurate files, timely communications, and successful settlements. A high school diploma is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Typically requires 2+ years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Opening new commercial title files and ensuring all necessary information and documentation is obtained.
• Ordering title searches, abstracts, surveys, and other required due diligence items.
• Reviewing title documentation and assisting with the preparation and completion of title commitments.
• Identifying outstanding title requirements and working with the appropriate team members to move files toward closing.
• Ordering and reviewing title updates prior to closing to identify any new liens, judgments, recordings, or other matters affecting the property.
• Maintaining accurate and organized files throughout the transaction.
• Monitoring deadlines and proactively following up on outstanding items.
• Communicating effectively with internal team members, customers, attorneys, lenders, and other transaction parties.
• Supporting underwriters and escrow officers throughout the transaction and helping ensure each file is prepared for an efficient and timely closing.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Stewart Title is seeking a detail-oriented Title Specialist to support nationwide title services and assist with real estate transactions, from public records searches to title examinations and preparations for closing.

You will work with internal teams, customers, attorneys, lenders and others to ensure accurate files, timely communications, and successful settlements. A high school diploma is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.