Senior Title Specialist (Texas)

Rocket Close, LLC; Texas; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible work model

Job summary

Rocket Homes Real Estate LLC is looking for a Texas-licensed title examiner who resides in Texas. You will review abstracts, resolve title defects and drive documentation to clear vesting issues, working with sellers, attorneys, and title agencies.

You will lead a team in a fast-changing environment, guide curative solutions, and ensure communications to Closing Specialists are clear and timely. Strong focus on insurability and compliance with Texas statutes.

Qualifications

• Current Texas Title license is required.
• Residence in the state of Texas is required.
• 5+ years of title examination and curative experience.
• Experience building and leading a team in a rapidly changing environment.
• Understanding of the integral role a title specialist plays in a team-centered industry.
• Knowledge of Qualia, Slack, and Microsoft tools is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a firm understanding of Texas title statutes and state/federal requirements.
• Review abstracts and identify title issues needing information or resolution.
• Collaborate with sellers, attorneys, underwriting counsel, and title agencies to obtain necessary documentation.
• Prepare title clearance affidavits (e.g., Continuous Marriage, LLC/Corp/Trust affidavits, Hold Harmless).
• Order payoffs for liens and judgments, including mortgages.
• Guide the team on curative solutions and assess insurability of title.
• Communicate title requirements clearly to Closing Specialists/ Coordinators and drive resolution.
• Provide timely status updates and escalate as needed to keep files curative complete.
• Partner with Manager to recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing team.

Skills

Texas Title license

Residence in Texas

Team leadership

Title examination

Qualia

Slack

Microsoft Office

Tools

Qualia

Slack

Microsoft 365

Job description

Location and Licensing Requirements

This is a work-from-home position; however, you must reside and work in the state of Texas, as required by Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) guidelines and licensing requirements.

About the role

Maintain a firm understanding of Texas title statutes and keep current on state and federal requirements.

Review abstracts and identify title issues that need additional information or resolution.

Work with sellers, attorneys, underwriting counsel, and other title agencies to obtain the documentation needed to clear vesting issues, judgments, and other title defects.

Prepare title clearance affidavits, such as Continuous Marriage Affidavits, LLC, Corporation and Trust Affidavits, Free and Clear Affidavits, and Hold Harmless Agreements.

Order payoffs for liens and judgments, including mortgages.

Guide the team on curative solutions and determine the insurability of title.

Communicate title requirements clearly to Closing Specialists and Closing Coordinators, and work with them toward resolution.

Provide timely status updates to internal and external parties, and issue an internal notification when files are curative complete.

Serve as the first level of escalation for customer and vendor issues for Title, maintaining calm and professionalism regardless of the title defect or situation.

Partner with your Manager to recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing team focused on organizational goals.

About you

• Organized and detail-oriented: You notice what’s out of place, understand that no detail is too small, and get more done in less time.
• A strong multitasker: You prioritize with ease in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment, meet your deadlines, and balance your workload to exceed customer expectations.
• A clear communicator: You get to the point from the start and deliver your message succinctly.
• Tech-savvy: You’re comfortable with technology and pick up new programs and systems quickly.
• A team player with a fun, caring, and humble attitude: We all work hard, but it’s important to have a good time, look out for each other, and pitch in wherever needed. You understand you’re a piece of a larger puzzle and that how you do your job directly affects the whole team.

What we’re looking for:

• Current Texas Title license (required)
• Residence in the state of Texas (required)
• 5+ years of title examination and curative experience
• Experience building and leading a team in a rapidly changing environment, and managing performance to high standards
• Understanding of the integral role a title specialist plays in a team-centered industry
• Qualia, Slack, and Microsoft knowledge is helpful

What you’ll get

Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.

About us

Rocket Close is a leading national provider of title insurance, property valuations and settlement services. Here, you’ll be given all the resources and support needed to deliver innovative solutions and in turn, your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package and an array of other amazing benefits.

Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

The company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team, at [e-mail].

The compensation for this position is $32.85 - $44.38.

[Compensation and benefits are subject to modification from time to time as the Company, in its sole and exclusive discretion, deems appropriate.]

The Company may determine during its future reviews of the proposed compensation and benefits provided for this position, that the compensation and benefits for such position should be reduced. In no event will the Company reduce the compensation for the position to a level below the applicable jurisdictional minimum wage rate for the position.

Los Angeles County and San Francisco Candidates only: qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment per the Fair Chance Ordinance and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

As part of the ecosystem of Rocket we transform talented candidates into passionate team members who thrive in our world of opportunities. Join us in our mission to shape the future of our industries and make a lasting impact in our communities and beyond.