Title Officer

We are seeking a skilled Title Officer to join our team at Weichert Realtors in Cherry, NJ. This is a challenging role that requires expertise in determining insurability of properties and managing complex title-related issues.

The Senior Title Officer will be responsible for assessing risk and determining under what conditions a property may be insured. They will handle complicated issues with significant financial implications, provide guidance to less experienced staff, and make binding decisions relative to escrow for title-related items.

• Evaluate title and legal issues, providing recommendations on how to best resolve them.
• Determine insurability of premises under various circumstances, including short sales, mortgage foreclosure, and liens.
• Interface with the Agency's Title Insurance Underwriter to determine insurability and Settlement Department in regard to clearing title.
• Review all title clearance issues and judgments, negotiating with buyer's/seller's attorney as needed.
• Establish an acceptable outcome and resolution of title issues for all parties involved in transactions.
• Review and evaluate title claims, reporting findings and recommendations to the Vice President of Title Production.

• Title Insurance Producer License required.
• Ten (10) or more years of experience in the title industry or related field.
• Previous experience with commercial closings strongly preferred.
• Versed in procedures and processes of a Commercial closing.
• Strong understanding of real estate and mortgage industries.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.

The estimated annual salary for this position is $85,000 - $110,000 based on experience and qualifications.

This figure reflects the average compensation for similar positions in the region and is subject to change based on company performance and market conditions.