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Commercial Title Examiner

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Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $27 - $36 per hourWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial title examination, including the ability to analyze legal documents, resolve discrepancies, and prepare accurate title commitments. Strong analytical and research skills are essential for determining ownership and legal restrictions across properties.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Commercial Title Examination ExperienceMichigan Title Examination ExperienceAnalytical Review SkillsResearch SkillsProblem Solving Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Search public records and examine titles to determine the legal condition of primarily commercial or industrial property titles
  • Copy or summarize recorded documents affecting title condition
  • Examine chains of title for a wide range of primarily commercial/residential title orders
  • Abstract and analyze leases, subleases, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, plot books, and map books
  • Determine ownership and legal restrictions and verify property legal descriptions and record completeness across county lines
  • Resolve missing, incomplete, inaccurate, or contradictory title documentation
  • Prepare initial title commitment documentation using procedural guidelines
  • Prepare and review reports for accuracy
  • Provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines when needed
  • Work independently on properties ranging from simple parcels to complex commercial properties
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 3+ years commercial title examination experience
  • Michigan title examination experience
  • State license(s) if required
  • Detail / quality orientation
  • Analytical review skills
  • Research skills
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Customer service orientation
  • Standard MS skill set
  • Proficient with company operating systems
  • Knowledge of legal terms helpful

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO/paid sick leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Inclusive, people-first workplace culture

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
Title ExaminationDocument AnalysisTitle Commitment PreparationLegal Description VerificationChain of Title Examination
Soft Skills
Detail OrientationCommunication SkillsCustomer Service Orientation
Tools & Technologies
Company Operating SystemsStandard MS Skill Set
Certifications & Qualifications
State License
Industry Keywords
Commercial PropertyResidential PropertyLeasesLiensEasements