Title Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Title Specialist

Job Category: Non-Exempt

Department: Title & Closing

Location: Texas (Remote)

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About the Role

The REO Title team at Solidifi performs a variety of functions crucial to the initial phase of real estate transactions that involve the sale of real estate owned (“REO”) properties.

The core responsibilities of the REO Title Clearance team are to issue a preliminary title commitment, which is eventually used to issue a title insurance policy upon the closing of the transaction under specific conditions and requirements, and to review foreclosures to ensure they are properly completed by the foreclosure attorneys hired by the client.

The REO Title Specialist inspects recorded legal documents and evaluates the chain of title (conveyances on deeds to determine vesting), lien position, exceptions, restrictions, and performs preliminary lien clearance, including foreclosure clearance, before delivering a title package to the client. Other documents which may need to be created and/or reviewed for accuracy by the REO title department and provided to the client include municipal lien searches, title grading sheets, copies of supporting search documents, and documents specific to the foreclosure such as state-required affidavits and proof of notice of foreclosure documents.

Responsibilities

• Analyze recorded documents to correctly certify the following:

• Analyze complex title issues
• Correct chain of title and accurate vesting
• The correct legal description of the property in question (This may involve extensive reviews of legal descriptions, surveys and /or mapping, calls to county assessors/recorders, etc.)
• Any restrictions against the property in question
• Any claims/liens (ex. Mortgages, judgments, tax assessments)
• Identify any potential issues/problems with the recorded documents which would prevent a clean title commitment to be issued.
• Identify any potential issues/problems with the foreclosure which would prevent a proper conveyance to the client once the foreclosure is complete.

• Deliver title packages within expected turn times to the client’s specific web portal:

• Preparation of title grading sheets, review of municipal lien searches, creation of foreclosure packages, and any other documents required in the title package for specific clients.

• Complete and maintain tasking on each client’s specific web portal system, if any, to ensure visibility of title matters with the client while working through each file.

• Follow up on title issues which arise in files to ensure issues are being resolved in a timely manner by the appropriate party, which may include placing calls to assessors/investigating online sources.

• Work as a team player with fellow employees to determine a solution and/or alert the appropriate parties to issues which would affect the title commitment and/or documents prepared by the department.

Skills and Expertise

• Positive Attitude

• College Degree preferred

• 3-5 years experience with REO Title & Closing preferred

• Experience with Resware

• Skills in written and verbal communication

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

About Solidifi

Solidifi is a leading network management services provider for the residential lending industry. Our platform combines proprietary technology and network management capabilities with tens of thousands of independent qualified field professionals to create an efficient marketplace for the provision of mortgage lending services. We are a leading independent provider of residential real estate appraisals and title, and settlement services. Our clients include top 100 mortgage lenders in the U.S. and some of the largest banks and insurance companies in North America. Solidifi is a wholly owned subsidiary of Real Matters (TSX: REAL). Visit for more information and stay connected with our latest news on LinkedIn.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance (basic and voluntary), short- and long-term disability coverage, FSA plan, 401(k) with company match, Wellness webinars, employee assistance programs, paid time off, volunteer time off, and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Solidifi is an Equal Opportunity Employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Solidifi is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.