Commercial Title Examiner - Transnation Title Agency

About us

Transnation Title Agency is a leading provider of real estate title services dedicated to delivering exceptional results and customer satisfaction. Committed to accuracy, efficiency, and integrity, we strive to exceed our clients' expectations in every transaction. Our employees are our most valuable asset. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Job Summary

We are seeking a full-time Commercial Title Examiner to join our team. The role involves researching title resources and public records, preparing title commitments, pro forma policies, endorsements, and other title products. The examiner will handle complex title orders, review legal documents, and provide underwriting solutions while ensuring compliance with company, underwriter, and local standards.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of real property law and title examination procedures. They must also be able to work independently, manage deadlines, and offer guidance to customers and escrow officers during the closing process.

Key responsibilities include:

• Analyze data and prepare or assist in preparing commitments, pro forma policies, endorsements, and invoices.
• Perform title examination of complex title orders requiring a high level of title expertise.
• Examine complex commercial or unusual residential titles by following company, underwriter, and local examining standards to determine their status.
• Abstract and analyze deeds, deeds of trust/mortgages, leases/sub-leases, easements, judgments, tax assessments, mineral reservations, and other applicable instruments.
• Map/plot and compare legal descriptions across recorded and un-recorded instruments.
• Review surveys and identify matters to be addressed in the transaction or documents.
• Maintain regular attendance at work.
• Reliable transportation.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work a person performs in this position. Management may modify the job duties from time to time.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of real property law.
• Knowledge of the procedures for searching and abstracting title status to real property.
• Read, decipher, draw, and find errors/inconsistencies in legal descriptions relating to title orders and read a survey.

Education/Experience:

Education: High School diploma or the recognized equivalent is required.

Experience: Minimum seven years of experience in the title industry or a combination of education and experience.

Licenses: Michigan Title Producers Licenses

Computer Skills:

Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office suite.

Company Perks

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid Birthday off
• Flexible work schedule
• Employee Assistant Program for employees and family members.
• Employee Development Program
• Scholarship Program

Benefit Programs

• Multiple Medical plans
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Telemedicine benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Flex spending program.
• Health spending account
• Company paid Life, LTD, and STD
• Voluntary Life Coverage
• MetLife - Supplemental Insurance