About the Role
This role involves conducting thorough searches of public records to assess property title status, reviewing relevant documents, making insurability decisions, and assembling Title Commitments. You will collaborate closely with underwriters, legal advisory, and escrow teams.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough search and examine public records to assess property’s status of title, while adhering to regulatory title standards and Underwriter’s policies and procedures.
- Review documents affecting title to property, such as mortgages, deeds, probate records, trust agreements etc.
- Read and interpret real estate documents, legal proceedings, maps, and surveys.
- Make insurability decisions and translate title insurance guidelines.
- Responsible for assembling Title Commitments to be used to issue a Final Title Policy.
- Work closely with and communicate effectively with Underwriters, Legal Advisory, Escrow Officers, and Escrow Processing Teams.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience in the title insurance business.
- Missouri Title Insurance License required.
- Strong understanding of title examination process and procedures, related documentation, and their effect upon title.
- Fully versed in Residential examinations, with exposure to meets and bounds examination, experience in Missouri.
- Proficient in the use of region-specific title plant software, have experience researching and utilizing County Government websites.
- Strong research/ investigation skills, understanding of legal terms, be aware of new legal developments/legislation that affect real property.
- Attention to detail combined with analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal/written skills and attention to detail, excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to prioritize according to departmental guidelines, have a high level of organization, ability to consistently meet deadlines, work with constantly changing priorities demonstrate strong follow through, and to follow procedures/processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Teams).
Skills
- Title examination
- Public records research
- Document review
- Insurability assessment
- Title insurance guidelines
- Legal interpretation
- Real estate documents
- Legal proceedings
- Maps and surveys
- Communication
- Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Teams)
- Research
- Investigation
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Prioritization
- Organization
- Time management
- Following procedures
Location
- Missouri
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3-5 years
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term and Long-term disability benefits, AD&D
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Paid Time Off to Include Holidays, Vacation Time, and Sick Time
- Paid Family & Paternity Leave
- Life Insurance
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- LinkedIn Learning access
- Employee Referral Program
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health and Wellness Program and Incentives
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Resource Groups
About the Company
- Anywhere Integrated Services is a driving force in the title and settlement services industry, national in scope with locally staffed companies and extensive experience in settlement services. They operate in 49 states and provide closing services in all 50. Anywhere Integrated Services is a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate, a publicly traded global provider of real estate services with leading real estate brands and brokerages.
- Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS) is moving real estate forward with brands like Better Homes and Gardens®, Century 21®, Coldwell Banker®, Coldwell Banker Commercial®, Corcoran®, ERA®, and Sotheby's International Realty®. They empower the real estate transaction through franchise, brokerage, relocation, title and settlement businesses, and mortgage and title insurance joint ventures. Anywhere supports nearly 1 million home sale transactions annually and operates in over 118 countries.
- At Anywhere, they empower careers by leveraging scale, expertise, network, and a unique business model. They seek strategic thinkers focused on growth and exceptional results, valuing a people-first culture of empowerment, innovation, and collaboration.
- The company is proud of its award-winning culture, recognized by Great Place to Work, Forbes World's Best Employers, Newsweek World's Most Trustworthy Companies, and Ethisphere World's Most Ethical Companies.
