What are the responsibilities and job description for the Title Examiner position at Best Homes Title Agency?
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive individual to serve as a Title Examiner for Best Homes Title Agency and BHT Commercial Title & Escrow Services to maintain our current clientele and support our business growth. The candidate MUST contain excellent communication skills, organizational skills and be a team player. This position also requires a high attention to detail, time management and the desire to provide “best in class” customer service with an out-going personality to match.
About You
You are a great communicator who is ambitious, proactive, resourceful and at your best when thrown a variety of challenges which require solutions. You are comfortable with technology and confident in utilizing your knowledge of examining; however, never hesitate to seek guidance when presented with a new situation or nuance. You are not intimidated by high client service level expectations or challenges associated with meeting those expectations and exceeding them.
Requirements, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- This is an on-site hybrid position in Grand Rapids, MI
- 5 to 10 years of title insurance industry experience.
- Has an extensive background in examining Michigan properties. Multi-state experience is a bonus.
- Search and Examine titles of moderate to advanced complexity in accordance with company and underwriting examining procedures to determine the status of title or establish a chain of title.
- Abstracts and analyzes deeds, mortgages, easements, judgments, tax assessments, mineral reservations, and other applicable instruments.
- Proficient in mapping unplatted land.
- Compiles reports from searched data, types commitments/search products and bills accordingly.
- Updates commitments/search products through closing.
- Reviews commitments and closing documents after closing. Types and produces final policies.
- Responds to various requests from company employees, affiliates/attorneys, and the general public regarding status of legal title and insurability of title.
- Locates, compiles, and posts information from city, county, and other public records for updating company files, logs, and indexes. Searches/examines and writes continuations and reinsured cases of moderate complexity.
- Review and process title clearance requests, Indemnities, Policies and corrections.
- Knowledge of technology including common business software platforms as well as common title and escrow software systems used by the title insurance industry, including but not limited to Resware, Qualia, and numerous state, county, and municipal sites.
- Provide exceptional customer service to our clients and internal staff members.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Leads by example, has high quality standards, and provides educational assistance and constructive feedback to team members.
- Work overtime as needed
- Additional duties as may be assigned by Manager.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary
- Medical (PPO & HMO), Rx, Vision, and Dental benefits available after 90 days
- 401(k) Plan with employer match.
- Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability plans.
- Paid Term Life Insurance Policy.
- Paid time off earned from day one and available for use after 90 days.
- Paid holidays.