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Senior Title Officer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Title Officer with a strong background in supporting homebuilders, developers, and land bankers. This role requires expertise in resolving complex title issues, managing multistate transactions, and serving as a trusted resource for customers throughout the development and closing process. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates deep technical title knowledge, and brings a customer-first mindset to building long-term relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary title resource for homebuilders, developers, and land bankers, addressing title issues and guiding them through the closing process.
• Partner closely with customers to anticipate challenges and provide proactive solutions that keep projects moving forward.
• Participate in customer visits, builder meetings, and land banker discussions to support business growth and strengthen partnerships.

Title Examination & Problem-Solving

• Examine and resolve a wide range of title issues, including platting processes, plat letters, and lot takedowns.
• Review records such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, surveys, and maps to confirm ownership and identify restrictions.
• Apply knowledge of mechanic's liens and their impact on builder/developer transactions.

Multistate Expertise

• Provide title support across multiple states, with preference for experience in Florida, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Maryland, and Washington and beyond.
• Adapt processes to meet jurisdictional requirements and deliver consistent, high-quality service across markets.

Underwriting Support & Growth

• Work closely with underwriters and provide guidance on complex transactions.
• Support underwriting interpretation within established guidelines, while pursuing opportunities to expand underwriting knowledge and expertise.

Documentation & Review

• Review and approve deeds, trusts, corporate resolutions, operating agreements, wills, affidavits, proformas and other transactional documents.
• Select appropriate write-ups for commitments and policies, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with sales teams in business development activities and support existing client relationships.
• Collaborate with state and regional underwriters to streamline processes, ensure efficiency, and celebrate shared success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; advanced training or certification preferred.
• 57 years of directly related title experience, with significant exposure to builder/developer transactions.
• Strong knowledge of platting, lot takedowns, and land development processes.
• Demonstrated experience with multistate title practices, especially in FL, TX, TN, VA, AZ, CO, NV, MD, WA.
• Knowledge of mechanic's lien laws and their impact on title.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to resolve unique and complex title issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong customer service orientation.
• Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Proven ability to build trust and long-term partnerships with homebuilders, developers, and land bankers.

Pay Range: $72,125 $96,125 annually This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.