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Coates Field Service, Inc. · 1 month ago

Title Agent

Binghamton, NY, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

Coates Field Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced Title Agent for work in various counties across the southern tier of New York to provide title research for an electric transmission project spanning the entire state. The successful candidate will be well-versed in digital workflows, online and in-person title research, and have proven experience in surface titles for right-of-way acquisition.

Document ManagementProject ManagementReal Estate

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Determines from county records the current ownership and legal description of land required for a project

Searches property records for conveyances, liens, and other instruments

Plots legal descriptions, including metes and bounds

Compiles complete abstract of title from patent to current date

Identifies title defects and reports these to Title Supervisor

Prepares runsheet of all records compiled showing title to property and effects of liens and encumbrances on titles

Obtains and reviews title information and checks accuracy of legal descriptions against maps

Qualification

Title researchLand documentation knowledgeCourthouse records researchMicrosoft Excel proficiencyIndustry software knowledgeAnalytical skillsAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

Experience as a Title Agent

Well-versed in digital workflows

Experience in online and in-person title research at county clerk offices

Proven experience in surface titles for right-of-way acquisition

Ability to determine current ownership and legal description of land from county records

Ability to search property records for conveyances, liens, and other instruments

Ability to plot legal descriptions, including metes and bounds

Ability to compile complete abstract of title from patent to current date

Ability to identify title defects and report these to Title Supervisor

Ability to prepare runsheet of all records compiled showing title to property and effects of liens and encumbrances on titles

Ability to obtain and review title information and check accuracy of legal descriptions against maps

Knowledge of land and right of way easement documentation

Detailed knowledge of researching courthouse records both online and in county clerk's offices

Ability to compile and prepare chains of title, make abstracts of title with summaries of all matters and instruments of record

Ability to analyze title data and reports

Ability to interpret deeds, leases, court actions, probates, and other documents impacting property ownership

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Project or similar software programs

Ability to plot metes and bounds descriptions of property and read a variety of maps (electronic and paper)

Knowledge of industry software such as Sandy Knoll Real Estate Deed Drawing/Plotting, Greenbrier Graphics Net Deed Plotter, Google Earth Pro, and other database/document management systems

Willingness to travel within New York