What are the responsibilities and job description for the Title Searcher/Examiner position at First National Title Co.?
Salary commensurate with experience
Independently owned Title Company in Sheridan, Arkansas seeking a detailed person to search county records for real estate transactions. Training will be provided through our offices. The candidate must be able to work independently, have basic math, typing, and computer skills. Candidate to apply for a Title Agent’s License after one year of experience. Plenty of room for growth and opportunity.
Responsibilities will include:
- Gathering information from the order to determine which properties to search.
- Examine lot books, geographic and general indices, and assessor's rolls to compile lists of transactions.
- Compile lists of mortgages, contracts, and other instruments pertaining to specific property by searching public and private records.
- Search, analyze, and evaluate real estate records relating to titles of homes, land, and buildings.
- Ensure that the title to a property in question has no restrictions that may prevent or hinder its sale or use.
- Examine deeds, deeds of trust, liens, judgments, easements, and plats/maps to determine ownership, encumbrances, and to verify legal descriptions of property.
- Prepare title reports, title commitments and tax reports.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated organization skills with the ability to work in a neat, orderly manner.
- Must be able to work as a team member as well as independently.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude are essential.
Summary:
As a Title Searcher/Examiner, you will be instrumental in conducting thorough research and title processing to ensure accurate property ownership records. You will utilize your basic math and computer skills to maintain organized documentation. Your attention to detail and organizational abilities will be vital in delivering precise title examinations and contributing to the overall efficiency of our real estate transactions.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience researching land title records?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Sheridan, AR 72150 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Sheridan, AR 72150: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
