Senior Real Estate Services Title Agent

HDR
City of White Plains, NY
Category Real Estate
Job Description
HDR is seeking a Senior Title Agent to join their team to support New York and surrounding areas. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting complex research on properties, evaluating documents, and providing recommendations. The role requires a deep understanding of New York real estate laws and the ability to evaluate complex title issues.

Requirements

  • Conduct comprehensive and complex title searches and examinations of public records to determine the legal condition of property titles.
  • Analyze and interpret a wide range of real estate documents, including deeds, mortgages, easements, liens, and surveys, to identify any encumbrances or defects.
  • Proactively identify and resolve complex title issues, such as breaks in the chain of title, boundary disputes, heirship issues, and unreleased liens, to facilitate a clear title.
  • Navigate and retrieve records from various municipality offices, including county and town clerks, through both online databases and in-person visits.
  • Conduct on-site research at local courthouses as needed to gather necessary legal documents and information for complex title examinations.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert, providing expert guidance and recommendations to clients, and junior staff on complex title matters.
  • Collaborate effectively with clients, project managers, surveyors, and to promote smooth and timely closings.
  • Train, mentor, and provide guidance to junior title agents and support staff.
  • Manage a portfolio of complex title files, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and client expectations.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid time away
  • Parental leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Tuition reimbursement
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