Job Summary 

As a Title Examiner/Abstractor at Homestead Title Agency, the affiliated title company of Fischer Homes, you will be performing title examinations by reviewing and summarizing land records, including deeds, mortgages, judgments, liens, and assessments. Persons with real estate experience as a Paralegal or similar position with a desire to learn title examinations are highly encouraged to apply.  

You will thrive in this role if you: 

• Approach your work with focus, accuracy and timeliness. 
• Enjoy diving into your work and focusing on it in great detail to complete the task at hand. 
• Enjoy clear and defined rules within which to make decisions.  

These skills will be used to:  

• Perform accurate and timely title examinations for real estate closings by reviewing the public record online and/or in person, including deeds, mortgages, judgments, liens, and assessments. 
• Draft title reports, title commitments, title documents, and title policies. 
• Prepare, review, and record legal and title documents, including deeds, mortgages, and title policies. 
• Identify and cure title issues to ensure insurable title, including legal descriptions, easements, lot splits, vesting, tax liens, abstracts of judgment, bankruptcies, boundary disputes, encroachments, etc. 
• Secure documents that may be required to issue title insurance. 
• Comply with all applicable laws, underwriting standards, industry standards, best practices, and Homestead policies when performing duties and making decisions. 
• Work closely with internal and external partners to perform responsibilities.  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• 2-3 years of title examination experience in Greater Cincinnati and/or Northern Kentucky, or desire to learn same. 
• Knowledge of real estate closings, the title insurance industry, and/or related fields. 
• Persons with real estate experience as a Paralegal or similar position with a desire to learn title examinations are highly encouraged to apply. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:  

• Must have use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through use of the telephone and face-to-face contact. 
• Have the capability to effectively use and operate various items of office-related equipment such as but not limited to the computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. 
• Be able to sit for long periods of time with low periods of reaching and standing. 

The Value of a Career with Homestead Title Agency 

Homestead Title Agency is the affiliated title company with common ownership to Fischer Homes, one of the largest and most reputable home builders in the Midwestern and Southeastern states. Founded in 1980, Fischer Homes has grown to build over 32,000 homes and employs over 700 Associates. Fischer Homes’ solid reputation has been built largely by the talent of their Associates and has been recognized as the 32nd largest builder in the United States. 

We value diversity within the Homestead Title Agency organization and see each Associate as a team member and valuable asset. We select highly competent individuals to join our team, provide them with the resources, training, and development possible to make significant contributions and drive their success while determining their career paths. The rewards for their efforts are: 

• professional development training programs.
• tuition reimbursement.
• competitive compensation.
• 401(k) with company matching contributions and profit-sharing.
• employee life Insurance.
• personal time off.
• inclusive leave.

Homestead Title Agency and Fischer Homes hold the highest ethical standards of business. We are honest and straightforward and will stand by our word. Our actions demonstrate respect, courtesy, and above all, fairness.