Title Officer at Stewart in parsippany, New Jersey

Job Description:

When you work at Stewart, you’re part of a global real-estate services company that helps make the dream of property ownership a reality around the world. Whether we’re providing residential and commercial title insurance, closing and settlement services or specialized offerings for the mortgage industry, we deliver comprehensive service, deep expertise and innovative customer solutions by way of our direct operations, network of Stewart Trusted Providers™ and family of companies. Join our team and discover how Stewart Information Services Company (NYSE-STC) impacts lives for the better. We do more than offer broad-scale real-estate services and solutions; we provide the security for building communities and dreams.
 
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Job Summary:
The Title Officer is responsible to effectively accomplish the real estate closing transaction for insuring title insurance. This position requires the Title Officer to possess the knowledge and experience necessary to efficiently handle the title process.

Responsibilities:
Complete the real estate closing process, including compliance with real estate contracts, lender instructions, title requirements, company requirements and other written instructions
Understand the title process to determine what steps need to be taken to transfer the title of property pursuant to the conditions called for in the real estate contract and lender instructions
Collaborate with escrow department to resolve title issues such as legal descriptions, easements, lot splits, vesting, all tax liens, abstracts of judgments, bankruptcies, boundary disputes, encroachments, list pendants, etc.
Prepare all closing documents necessary to ensure title insurance is issued at closing
Oversee the issuance of checks, bills and statements, receipts, and any other documents needed to ensure customer satisfaction
Secure all documents (corrective and others) that may be required for the issuance of title insurance
Conduct closing with customer, realtor, lenders, and attorneys
Assist customers and clients with closing related questions
Prior to disbursement, confirm all funds are collected, all appropriate documents are checked for accuracy, signatures are collected, and acknowledgements and legal descriptions are correct
Correct all taxes due, HOA dues, and any delinquencies and/or principal and interest
Ensure all payoffs have been collected, mailed, delivered or wired according to instructions
Verify against the HUD statement that all disbursements have been paid correctly
Prior to recording, verify all legal documents for correct acknowledgements, legal, and lien information
When needed, delegate work to escrow processors in the real estate transaction process
Manage and develop client relationships to ensure future real estate closing transactions
Market new business and make calls on current and prospective clients
Perform other duties as assigned by manager

Requirements:

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the title industry field


• Formerly in a Title Processor role


• Good client relations and organizational skills


• Licensed in title insurance pre-state requirements or currently applying to be licensed, if applicable for your state


• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in title closings which includes experience in the title industry.

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