Job Description
As a Senior Title Examiner working for Inspired Title Services, Taylor Morrison’s title company, you will be responsible for examining all types of title orders, including builder, residential retail, commercial and acreage orders, within company guidelines to determine the conditions of the title and insurability, by considering the effect of documents such as deeds, deeds of trust, mechanics liens, tax liens, judgments, assessments, probates and other matters of record. Also, the Title Examiner shall create and maintain good relationships with internal and external parties and shall, through actions and conduct, create a positive image of the company, to co-workers, customers and others
We trust that as a Senior Title Examiner you will: (responsibilities)
Research, analyze and evaluate pertinent record documents for determination of ownership, legal descriptions, and any matters pertaining to title, using respective title plant software, including, but not limited to, geographic information, property surveys and legal description, title orders, customer information, ownership histories, physical address, terrorist watch list and name searches. This includes new home construction, residential retail, commercial and acreage (unimproved land) transactions
Recognize title defects and formulate curative actions
Assess risks and liabilities that may jeopardize the company, and bring these matters to the attention of the local title manager or senior management, as appropriate
Make all basic underwriting decisions within established guidelines and act as liaison with various underwriting counsel as appropriate
Prepare an accurate and compressive title commitment in accordance with company examining and policy procedures
Maintain proper production levels and delivery standards on a daily basis
Review surveys prepared on properties, if applicable
Work closely with the customer and escrow staff to meet time requirements for closing, and assist with answering questions; e.g., chain of title, exceptions, and requirements
Updates title and judgment searches; ensures timely processing of associated documents, etc
Assist policy department to insure company is in compliance with state insurance regulations
You are willing to perform other duties as assigned
What you will need: (competencies, behaviors & attributes)
Communication
Integrity/Trust
Organization
Patience
Priority Setting
Team Player
About you:
High School diploma or equivalent; eight (8) years of title search, examination and curative experience/or training involving raw land, residential and commercial matters; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Licensed, where applicable
Proficiency in local title plant search systems (such as Integrity and Title Data) and products in major metropolitan state counties
Experience using title systems such as SoftPro, Ramquest, ResWare, etc
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
This position is considered a non-exempt position for purposes of wage-hour law, which means that you will be required to keep a time record and will be eligible for overtime pay.
Essential Functions:
Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to schedule
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device
Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher level manager
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
Ability to operate a motor vehicle if applicable
Comply with company policies and procedure
Physical Demands:
Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time
The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
*Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement.
Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job.
Must reside in one of the following states: AZ, FL, OH, TX