Title Abstractor

Galbreath Costner, LLC; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded real estate services firm seeks a Title Abstractor in Myrtle Beach, SC. The role involves researching property titles and ensuring compliance for real estate transactions. Candidates should have at least 3 years of residential abstracting experience in NC and SC, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with legal documents. This position requires attention to detail and effective communication to collaborate with clients and legal professionals. Proficiency with technology for record management is also necessary.

Qualifications

• Strong residential abstracting experience in both NC and SC (3+ years) is required.
• Familiarity with property records and legal terminology is essential.
• Candidate must be physically located to cover courthouse trips in designated areas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough title examinations and search public records.
• Verify ownership and tax payment history through county tax records.
• Access property records from county ROD websites.

Skills

Residential abstracting experience

Reading comprehension

Analytical skills

Familiarity with property records

Legal knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Title Abstractors are experts in researching property titles, producing reports that help facilitate real estate transactions. They meticulously review historical records and legal documents to ensure clear property titles, identify any issues, and provide essential information for buyers, sellers, lenders, and attorneys. Attention to detail, legal knowledge, and effective communication are essential for this role, which contributes to secure and compliant property transfers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidate must have strong residential abstracting experience in both NC and SC (3+ years)
  • Commercial experience a plus.
• Strong reading comprehension and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with property records, legal terminology, and real estate transactions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with county recorder offices and public records systems.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal real estate laws and regulations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Candidate physically located to cover courthouse trips for one or more of the following county groups:
  • York/Lancaster/Charlotte Metro
  • Charleston/Dorchester/Berkeley/Georgetown
  • Horry

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough title examinations, including searching public records for deeds, mortgages, judgments, tax assessments, and other relevant documents.
• Access county tax records to verify ownership, tax payment history, taxes due and city/municipal taxes if any.
• Access County ROD website to pull deed(s), plat, grantee/grantor index, outs and print/save pertinent documents.
• Check for prior policy through underwriter.
• Run VCAP or judgment search depending on property location and obtain supporting documents.
• Check Vital Records when available.
• Verify legal descriptions are accurate and tract plot metes and bounds.
• Identify and analyze potential title issues that may impact the property.
• Run monthly builder updates.

General Responsibilities:

• Participate in maintaining a tidy and organized office environment.
• Assist with general administrative tasks as needed to support team operations.
• Answer incoming calls and direct them appropriately.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management to meet organizational needs.

Skills:

The Abstractor uses strong analytical skills daily to interpret complex legal documents and extract relevant information accurately. Attention to detail is critical to ensure that no important data is overlooked, which helps prevent costly errors in property transactions. Effective communication skills are employed when collaborating with legal professionals and clients to clarify findings and resolve discrepancies. Proficiency with technology enables efficient searching and management of electronic records and databases. Additionally, organizational skills are essential to maintain thorough and accessible records that support ongoing and future title work.