Commercial Title Examiner

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Position Summary: The Commercial Title Examiner is responsible for conducting thorough title searches and examinations on complex commercial real estate transactions. This role evaluates property records to identify ownership history, liens, encumbrances, and other matters affecting title. The examiner prepares comprehensive title commitments and collaborates with underwriters, attorneys, escrow officers, and clients to ensure the accuracy and insurability of title prior to closing. Qualifications: - Conduct in-depth title searches using online and physical public records to determine property ownership, easements, restrictions, judgments, tax status, and encumbrances. - Examine title documentation on commercial properties, including multi-parcel transactions, developments, industrial, office, and retail properties. - Analyze recorded documents such as deeds, mortgages, leases, plats, surveys, court proceedings, and corporate documentation for title implications. - Identify title defects, assess associated risks, and provide solutions or requirements to clear title issues. - Prepare accurate and timely title commitments, title reports, and policies in accordance with underwriting s...