In-House Title Abstractor & Researcher (Residential)

DSLD Homes; Daphne (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Long term disability

Life insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

DSLD Title is seeking an experienced In-House Title Abstractor / Title Researcher to join our Alabama title operations team in Daphne/Mobile. You will conduct accurate title examinations and abstracts for residential real estate transactions across Baldwin, Mobile, Madison, and Limestone Counties.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and adept at researching public land records to identify ownership histories, liens, judgments, easements, and title issues before closing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of title abstracting or title examination experience.
• Experience researching titles in Baldwin, Mobile, Madison, and/or Limestone Counties.
• Strong understanding of Alabama real estate law, recording practices, and title insurance requirements.
• Ability to interpret deeds, probate records, surveys, plats, legal descriptions, and court documents.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and title production software.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple files and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive title searches utilizing courthouse records and online title research platforms.
• Research and examine chain of title, ownership history, deeds, mortgages, probate records, judgments, tax records, plats, easements, and other public records.
• Prepare accurate title abstracts and reports for review.
• Identify title defects and communicate findings to the closing and underwriting teams.
• Assist in resolving title issues prior to closing.
• Maintain production deadlines while ensuring a high level of accuracy.
• Work collaboratively with Escrow Officers, Closing Coordinators, lenders, real estate agents, and attorneys.
• Stay current on Alabama title standards and recording requirements.

Skills

Title Abstracting

Public records research

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Title software

Tools

Title production software

Microsoft Office

Job description

DSLD Title is seeking an experienced In-House Title Abstractor / Title Researcher to join our Alabama title operations team in Daphne/Mobile. You will conduct accurate title examinations and abstracts for residential real estate transactions across Baldwin, Mobile, Madison, and Limestone Counties.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and adept at researching public land records to identify ownership histories, liens, judgments, easements, and title issues before closing.