Title Searcher
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Searches public and private records and indices to compile
list of legal instruments pertaining to property titles, such as
mortgages, deeds, and assessments, for insurance, real estate,
or tax purposes: Reads search request to ascertain type of title
evidence required, and to obtain leagl description of property
and names of involved parties. Compares legal description of
property with legal description contained in records and
indices, to verify such factors as deed of ownership, tax code
and parcel number, and description of property's boundaries.
Requisitions maps or drawings delineating property from company
title plant, county surveyor, or assessor's office. Confers with
realtors, lending institution personnel, buyers, sellers,
contractors, surveyors, and courthuose personnel to obtain
additional information. Compiles list of transactions pertaining
to property, using legal descritpion or name of owner to search
lot books, geographic and general indices, or assessor's rolls.
Examines title to determine if there are any restrictions which
would limit use of property, prepares report listing
restrictions, and indicates action needed to remove restrictions
to clear title. Comiples information and documents required for
title binder.
Prepares title commitment and final policy of
title insurance based on information compiled from title search.
May specailize in searching tax records and be designated Tax
Searcher (real estate).
May use computerized system to retrieve
additional documentation needed to comlpete real estate
transaction. May retrieve and exmaine closing files to determine
accuracy of information and to ensure that information included
is recorded and executed according to regulations governing real
estate industry. May prepare closing statement, utilizing
knoweldge of and expertise in real estate procedures.
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