Title Researcher & Closing Specialist

Hunt-Commercial-Real-Estate-1; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunt-Commercial-Real-Estate-1 is seeking a detail-oriented Researcher to analyze property records, prepare title searches, and support closing rundowns for real estate transactions in the Syracuse area.

You will gather information from County Clerk's Office, libraries, and government offices, interpret historical documents, and communicate findings clearly to clients and attorneys while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read cursive due to historical handwritten records.
• Strong reading and comprehension skills with attention to detail.
• Problem-solving ability and independent work ethic.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; organized and reliable.
• Ability to travel locally to research locations.

Responsibilities

• Research and prepare property title searches of varying complexity.
• Conduct rundowns at closing and assist in transaction processes.
• Obtain records from County Clerk, libraries, and government offices.
• Work directly with clients to provide information and support closing.
• Review records for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and follow up.
• Maintain organized search files and documentation.
• Prepare invoices for completed work and perform admin duties.

Skills

Reading cursive

Reading comprehension

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent work

Time management

Professional communication

Tools

Email

Scanning

Document management

Job description

Hunt-Commercial-Real-Estate-1 is seeking a detail-oriented Researcher to analyze property records, prepare title searches, and support closing rundowns for real estate transactions in the Syracuse area.

You will gather information from County Clerk's Office, libraries, and government offices, interpret historical documents, and communicate findings clearly to clients and attorneys while maintaining confidentiality.