Title Examiner | Property Research | O&E Reports | Surplus Funds

Overview

Looking for full-time work (8 hours/day)

at $5.79/hour ($1,120.00/month)

Bachelors degree

Last Active

July 12th, 2026 (2 days ago)

Member Since

May 12th, 2023

Profile Description

**Professional Summary**
Highly skilled Title Examiner and Property Researcher with over 9 years of experience in the real estate industry, including a long tenure at First American Title Insurance Company. Specialized in deep property research, complex chain of title analysis, and resolving intricate ownership issues such as intestate succession. Adept at navigating public county land records across multiple states (CA, FL, IL, IN, TX, WA) to produce accurate, high-volume title abstracts under pressure. A highly adaptable, process-driven investigator with strong analytical skills and a commitment to continuous learning.

**Core Competencies**
- Real Estate Title Research: Chain of Title Analysis, Title Abstraction, ALTA Title Commitments, Property Information Reports (PIR), Ownership & Encumbrance (O&E) Searches.
- Investigative Research: Heir Tracing, Intestate Succession, Genealogical Research, Missing Persons Location, Surplus Funds Recovery.
- Encumbrance Analysis: Mortgage Verification, Cross-Attaching Liens, HOA Liens, City Liens, Tax Debt Assessment, Foreclosure Reviews.
- Software & Tools: DataTree, DataTrace, FastSearch, U.S. Public County Recorder Portals, Genealogical Databases.

---Professional Experience---

**Property Title Researcher** | Freelance / Contract
- Perform title abstraction and comprehensive chain of title reviews by analyzing U.S. county land records.
- Research complex intestate ownership and heirship situations to identify fragmented or clouded titles.
- Locate missing heirs utilizing public records, obituaries, and specialized genealogical tools.
- Analyze liens, deeds, judgments, and recorded documents to uncover deep ownership issues.
- Document research findings clearly and concisely, strictly adhering to structured internal research processes and legal guidelines.

**Title Examiner** | First American Title Insurance Company (2015 – 2024)
- Conducted thorough reviews of real estate records, evaluating taxes, assessments, and historical ownership details.
- Evaluated complex chains of title and legal descriptions to identify and verify encumbrances such as mortgages, judgments, and liens.
- Specialized in the preparation of search products, including ALTA Title Commitments, Property Information Reports, and Ownership & Encumbrance Searches.
- Maintained extensive geographical proficiency in property transactions across California, Illinois, Indiana, Texas, and Washington.

**Foreclosure Title Analyst** | Freelance
- Conducted detailed title analysis for approximately 100 Florida properties monthly, specifically those scheduled for county foreclosure auctions.
- Verified first-position foreclosing lienholders and assessed outstanding tax debt on distressed properties.
- Identified and accurately verified cross-attaching liens, city-recorded liens, and HOA liens.
- Consistently completed high-volume property title searches within strict, agreed-upon timelines.

**Surplus Funds Recovery Specialist** | Freelance
- Specialized in recovering surplus funds generated from tax deed sales.
- Executed advanced property searches to locate entitled parties and collaborated directly with legal professionals to process claims.

**Data Entry Specialist** | Upwork
- Entered and verified order information with high precision, strictly adhering to client specifications.
- Proactively identified and reported data inconsistencies to ensure seamless project progression.

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**Professional Development & Training**
- Cybersecurity Awareness Training:** Completed Nov 2022 (Refresher Dec 2023)
- DPA Awareness E-Learning:** Completed Dec 2023
- ISO ISMS, QMS, and EMS Refresher:** Completed Sep 2023
- Time & Stress Management Virtual Training:** Completed Jul 2021
- Basic and Advanced Adobe Premiere Pro:** May – June 2024

**Additional Skills**

- Exceptional ability to perform under pressure and adapt quickly to shifting investigative challenges.
- Strong written English skills tailored for drafting clear, analytical legal and title reports.
- Diverse technical aptitude, including foundational skills in video and photo editing.