Title Examiner

First American; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

First American is seeking a Commercial Title Examiner to perform advanced title examinations for complex commercial real estate transactions. The role requires high accuracy, sound judgment, and deep knowledge of title matters to ensure clear, comprehensive title products.

You will focus on understanding customer needs, addressing niche commercial requirements, and ensuring quality and cost efficiency while upholding First American standards for service excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of title examination experience.
• Experience with multi-state commercial transactions preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ALTA standards and real estate law.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed commercial property record examinations.
• Review chain of title, legal descriptions, surveys, and endorsements.
• Provide examination insights for complex developments and coordinate with clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate or higher

Tools

Title examination systems

County records platforms

First American software

Job description

The Commercial Title Examiner performs advanced title examinations and analysis for complex commercial real estate transactions. This role requires a high degree of accuracy, sound judgment, and deep knowledge of title matters to ensure the delivery of clear, comprehensive, and high-quality title products. The examiner will focus on understanding customer needs, addressing niche commercial requirements, and ensuring optimal quality and cost efficiency while supporting First Americans standards for service excellence.

Title Examination

• Conduct detailed and comprehensive examinations of commercial property records, including deeds, easements, liens, general index, tax records, plat examining, and related documents.
• Review and validate chain of title, legal descriptions (well versed with all types of legal descriptions), surveys, and other instruments to produce accurate title commitments.
• Analyze complex, multi-parcel, multi-site, or specialized commercial transactions with a high degree of competency and independence.
• Apply First American underwriting guidelines consistently to ensure quality and risk mitigation.
• 3+ years of title examination experience, with significant exposure to Full Search (Minimum 30 Years Search Standard) transactions preferred.
• Commercial real estate or legal experience and familiarity with multi-state transactions are highly beneficial.

Specialty & Niche Expertise

• Support specialized commercial segments such as hospitality, industrial, multifamily, office, retail, renewable energy, telecommunications, or utility infrastructure.
• Provide examination insights for complex developments requiring ALTA/NSPS survey coordination, special endorsements, or unique risk analysis.
• Serve as a resource for team members seeking guidance on high-complexity or unique title matters.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to understanding and meeting the expectations of commercial clients, attorneys, lenders, brokers, and internal partners.
• Provide clear, timely communication and guidance regarding title findings, special requirements, or potential issues.
• Anticipate client needs and adapt examination efforts to unique or niche commercial property types.
• Uphold First Americans reputation for professionalism, service excellence, and customer-centric problem solving.

Expertise

• Strong understanding of real estate law, commercial title insurance, ALTA standards, and underwriting principles.
• Exceptional analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve complex title issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with title examination systems, county records platforms, and proprietary First American software.

Educational Qualification

Minimum of 15 years of formal education Graduate