Title Officer

Who We Are

We’re building the future of real estate — today.

HomeLight is the essential technology platform used by hundreds of thousands of homebuyers and sellers to partner with top real estate agents and loan officers to win at any step of the real estate journey, whether that’s finding a top agent, securing a competitive mortgage, or ensuring an on-time, easy close.

HomeLight facilitates billions of dollars of real estate on its platform every year. Our vision is a world where every real estate transaction is simple, certain, and satisfying for all. Our team breaks barriers every day while staying committed to HomeLight's goals and core values, which is a crucial element to our shared success.

Who You Are 

You’re passionate about the Real Estate Industry and would love to jump headfirst into making an impact as part of HomeLight’s amazing team. Adaptable is your middle name. You thrive in fast-paced startup environments. You have a sincere appreciation for the hustle of real estate agents, and you care about a quality consumer experience for their home-buying/selling clients.

What You’ll Do Here 

• Review completed search packages for accuracy. 
• Examine chain of title; such as deeds, deeds of trust, liens, judgments, easements, CCR's if needed to identify problems and note requirements for correcting title; determine requirements and exceptions for issuing title Preliminary reports.
• Review title objection letters, endorsement requests, lender closing instructions and other correspondence and amend pr supplement items as appropriate.
• Review documents such as trusts, powers of attorney and other court documents.
• Request over limit approvals/Fincen requirements according to company and underwriter guidelines.
• Properly price policies, endorsements, using appropriate schedule of fees and charges.
• Receive and respond to customer inquiries. Provide technical expertise to customer inquiries adhering to company and underwriting guidelines without assistance from manager.
• Consult with customers for verification of facts and details involving the property; we ask for exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Provide thorough explanations and alternatives regarding title issues to both internal and external customers.
• Clear title for recording and issue clear instructions for the issuance of title insurance and endorsements.
• Provide support to all other job positions when necessary.

You Have 

• Knowledge of title procedures and policy issuance
• Experience in abstracting title documentation
• Experience with Closing Protection Letter programs
• Experience with Title Search engine programs
• Ability to prepare documents and closing instructions
• Ability to communicate with clients in the opening and closing of title files
• Knowledge of real estate, title insurance or mortgage business desired
• Knowledge of legal descriptions is desired
• Strong computer skills
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer service focus
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Willingness and flexibility to perform other assignments as needed