Remote Realtor

First American; Virginia; Remote; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

First American is seeking a Title Examiner for its Agency Division to review public records and examine property titles, primarily for residential properties. The role emphasizes independent analysis, accurate documentation, and preparation of initial title commitments.

Remote work is offered with a competitive hourly pay range. Applicants should have a high school diploma, strong attention to detail, and customer service orientation. Knowledge of legal terms is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Detail and quality orientation required.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Knowledge of legal terms is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Search public records and examine titles to determine legal condition of property title, primarily for residential properties.
• Copy or summarize recorded documents affecting title status.
• Abstract and analyze mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plat/map references to verify ownership and legal descriptions.
• Prepare initial title commitment documentation based on procedural guidelines.
• Work independently to determine status and chain of title; pass results to Title Officer as needed.

Skills

Detail orientation

Customer service

Knowledge of legal terms

Education

High School diploma

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 property title, primarily for residential properties. Copy or summarize recorded documents, which affect the condition of title to the property. These roles may be found in production center or branch office environments. In some cases, the Title Examiner role gathers information and creates a commitment of title before passing along to a Title Officer.

Works independently and uses experience to examine title to real property, ranging in complexity, to determine status and establish chain of title. Abstracts and analyzes records, such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plat and map books, to determine ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property and completeness of records

Prepares initial title commitment documentation based on the application of procedural guidelines

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Detail / quality orientation
• Customer service orientation
• Knowledge of legal terms helpful

Pay Range: $23.37 - $31.15 Hourly, Remote

This 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.