Remote Realtor

First American; Lansing (MI); Remote; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

First American's Agency Division seeks a dedicated Title Examiner to review and analyze title records for commercial and residential properties. You will determine status and chain of title, examine leases, liens, and other records, and prepare initial title commitments with precision.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of commercial title examination experience, meticulous attention to detail, and strong customer service orientation.

Qualifications

• Must have strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Customer service orientation.
• Knowledge of legal terms is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform title examination and analyze chain of title for varied orders.
• Verify ownership and legal restrictions to confirm property descriptions.
• Prepare initial title commitment documentation following procedures.

Skills

Detail orientation

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

3+ years commercial title examination experience

Job description

First American's Agency Division is dedicated to providing our policy-issuing agents with resources, services and underwriting guidance needed to achieve new levels of success. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. Search public records and examine titles to determine legal condition of primarily commercial or industrial property title. Copy or summarize recorded documents which affect the condition of title to the property. Works independently and uses experience to examine title to real property, ranging in complexity, to determine status and establish chain of title. Builds base of experience with different types of property. Projects undertaken can range from simple parcels requiring a few hours of production time to commercial properties that may take days or even weeks to complete.

Performs title examination and examines the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, primarily commercial/residentialAbstracts and analyzes records, such as leases, subleases, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plot and map books. Determines ownership and legal restrictions to verify legal description of property and completeness of records that may cross county lines. Prepares initial title commitment documentation based on the application of procedural guidelines

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years commercial title examination experience
• Detail / quality orientation
• Customer service orientation
• Knowledge of legal terms helpful

Pay Range: $26.88 - $35.82 Hourly, RemoteThis hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.