Old Republic Title · 3 months ago
National Commercial Title Officer
Old Republic Title is a leading provider in the title insurance industry, and they are seeking a National Commercial Title Officer to support real estate transaction closings. The role involves overseeing national transactions, ensuring compliance with industry guidelines, and preparing necessary documentation for closings.
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Responsibilities
Provide coordinating oversight as Title Officer to assigned national transactions
Liaise with salespersons; communicate effectively, efficiently, and professionally with customers during the course of the transaction
Read and examine searches and abstracts of title, prepare title commitments and pro forma and final title policies, including chancery abstracts and surrogate’s court files
Assure that all necessary searches have been ordered and order additional searches as necessary
Read surveys, review metes and bounds descriptions and address discrepancies, clear title objections, and respond to requests for title clearance
Review the title commitment to determine the status of the title, inform all parties of any problems and how to correctly clear them for closing
Review and comply with closing instructions from Lenders, Purchasers, Sellers or other parties to the transaction
Review or confirm with Recording and National Underwriting that all documents to the transaction have been received, including recordables, are in good form and ensure that addresses, names and legal descriptions are shown accurately
Prepare documents for closing and recording, including affidavits and indemnities
Follow Company best practice instructions as to verification of wire instructions; secure necessary approvals for “jumbo” and international wires
Review file after recording and disbursing for accuracy
Verify file is ready to submit for policy
Professionally handle phone calls and keep management informed of the status of all transactions
Maintain good customer service at all times
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of experience
Complete and competent understanding of the commercial and residential title commitment preparation process
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects
Impeccable attention to detail and organizational skills
Proficient in a variety of computer software systems, such as Microsoft Office
Willingness and ability to learn and utilize new software systems
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, prescriptions, dental and vision plans
401(k) plan with a discretionary company match
Shareholder Purchase and Reinvestment Plan
Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance premium paid by the company
Voluntary supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses and dependent children
Fertility and Family Building Benefits
Paid Disability benefits
Paid time off programs
11 Company paid holidays per year
Flexible spending account
Health savings account (available to High Deductible Health Plan participants only)
Employee Assistance Program
Educational Assistance Program
Voluntary benefits, such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Accident Insurance
Title insurance policies and certain escrow services for the employee’s primary personal residence at no charge
Transportation benefit plan for mass transit, parking and vanpool, in several markets