Property Title Searcher

Do you have any prior real estate experience? And would you like to work independently in an out-of-office location? Or perhaps you are looking for a career change, or to return to the workforce? If you thought to yourself “yes” to any of these questions, then maybe a career with KCS is for you! The essential functions of a Title Searcher are: Search public and private records at county clerk offices and online to compile a list of legal instruments pertaining to property titles, such as mortgages, deeds, and assessments, for insurance, real estate, or tax purposes.

Read search requests to ascertain the type of title evidence required, and to obtain the legal description of property and names of involved parties. Compare legal description of property with legal description contained in records and indices. Verify such factors as deed of ownership, tax code and parcel number, and description of property's boundaries.

Obtain maps or drawings delineating property from county surveyor or assessor's office to determine lot measurements for accuracy of legal description. Compile a list of transactions pertaining to property, using legal description or name of owner to search grantor/grantee/mortgagor books to assist client in determining if title is clear.

Examine documents to determine if there are any restrictions that would limit the use of the property. Use a computerized system to retrieve additional documentation needed to complete title search. Scan completed title search into software system for storage and delivery to client. Maintain a base file of previous work for future use assisting in complicated searches.

Maintain a positive working relationship with internal departments to obtain support and assistance, as needed. If you have the following qualifications and experience, then this might be the position for you!