Title Examiner

🔥 15 hours ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

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🟠 Senior

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New Western is a company that offers real estate investment opportunities and resources, empowering real estate agents to build their own businesses as independent contractors. With locations across the United States, New Western provides tools, technology, and intensive training to help agents succeed in the real estate industry. The company focuses on investment properties and offers a flexible working environment, promoting a culture of independence and professional growth. New Western prides itself on its industry-leading practices and creating pathways for both licensed and future real estate agents to thrive.

📋 Description

• Examine title on properties where the record owner is deceased and clear the path to closing. • Review title commitments, deeds, recorded documents, public records, legal descriptions, plats, and surveys. • Research property ownership, family history, genealogical records, and potential heirs. • Obtain and review death certificates, family information, affidavits, probate records, and supporting documentation. • Prepare Affidavits of Heirship for execution and review completed affidavits for accuracy, completeness, execution, and recording requirements. • Determine vesting based on heirship findings and update title commitments. • Review probate court records, Letters Testamentary, Letters of Administration, Orders of Distribution, Wills, and related estate documentation. • Determine estate status and the authority of personal representatives, executors, or administrators to convey property. • Identify and resolve title defects, liens, judgments, unreleased mortgages, and complex ownership issues. • Prepare title commitments and final policies in compliance with state law, underwriting guidelines, and company standards. • Interpret and apply state laws, court rulings, and underwriter guidelines relevant to title conveyance and estate transfers. • Communicate requirements and exceptions to escrow officers, clients, agents, attorneys, and underwriting. • Collaborate with underwriters, escrow officers, and internal teams to resolve title issues. • Track outstanding documentation, maintain organized electronic files, document communications, and meet closing timelines. • Escalate complex probate matters, unresolved heirship questions, or legal interpretation issues to underwriting or legal counsel.

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of real estate experience in title examination, curative, or escrow roles. • Demonstrated experience preparing or reviewing Affidavits of Heirship and probate documentation. • Familiarity with probate court documents, estate proceedings, and authority to convey. • Strong working knowledge of deeds, public records, and legal documents affecting title to real property. • Proven ability to analyze and resolve complex title defects, including heirship and vesting issues. • Familiarity with state-specific title and estate laws and underwriting practices. • Strong research and investigative skills, including genealogical and public-records research. • Proficiency with title production software and research tools; experience with Qualia or Salesforce preferred. • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills. • Strong verbal and written communication abilities, with a collaborative approach when working with heirs, attorneys, and underwriting. • Ability to work independently and efficiently manage multiple files under tight deadlines in a high-volume environment.

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. • Short-term disability and options for supplemental coverage. • 401(k) plan with employer match. • Flexible PTO policy. • Remote work environment.

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