Texas Title Examiner

Title Examiner (Texas) | Join a Leading National Title Team Are you detail-oriented, analytical, and experienced specifically with Texas title files? We’re seeking a Texas Title Examiner to support our foreclosure and REO operations by ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely title decisions across the state of Texas. This role is ideal for someone with strong expertise in Texas title laws, Texas property records, and state-specific underwriting guidelines, who is ready to contribute to a high-performing national team. As a Title Examiner, you’ll play a critical role in clearing the path for successful real estate transactions. You’ll conduct in-depth reviews of Texas land records, analyze documents to determine insurability, and identify potential title defects. If you enjoy solving complex title puzzles, thrive in research-driven work, and have a sharp eye for Texas-specific nuances, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career. What You’ll Do: • Perform thorough Texas title examinations of public records (deeds, mortgages, tax records, judgments, liens, plats, etc.). • Prepare Texas-compliant title commitments, preliminary title reports, and ownership histories in accordance with state and underwriter requirements. • Identify title defects, such as breaks in chain of title, unreleased liens, or other encumbrances unique to Texas. • Communicate clearly with curative staff, underwriters, attorneys, and clients. • Work with underwriters to obtain special coverage and endorsements per Texas regulations. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Texas title insurance requirements and underwriting standards. • Ensure timely delivery of title products within established deadlines. • Maintain accurate documentation within the title production system. • Escalate complex Texas-specific issues to management or underwriting as needed. • Consistently meet SLAs, quality expectations, and internal performance metrics. • Support process improvements and assist in training new examiners when needed. • Perform other duties as assigned; occasional overtime may be required. What You Need: • 3+ years of experience specifically examining Texas title files (required). • Strong knowledge of Texas real estate documents, legal descriptions, property research, and title insurance underwriting. • Ability to interpret Texas surveys, plats, metes and bounds, and other legal descriptions. • Experience with Resware or other title production software is a plus. • Exceptional attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills. • Strong verbal and written communication abilities. • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Apply today to take the next step in your Texas title career with First Title! Apply tot his job