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Commercial Title Examiner (Remote)

First American · FL · Remote available · $26.88–$35.82 an hour · Full time

Posted Aug 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about the most complicated commercial title you've worked on.

What they are checking: Whether their experience covers real commercial complexity, not just residential files.

How do you stay productive working remotely on long, detailed exams?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage their own time and focus without supervision.

Tell me about a time you learned something new on the job that made you a better examiner.

What they are checking: Whether they keep building expertise, which the posting describes as part of the role.

What would you do

You find that a corporate seller was dissolved years ago. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize entity authority problems and know how to clear them.

You're working independently and hit a question you can't resolve. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know when to seek underwriter guidance rather than guessing on a high-value deal.

About the work

Walk me through how you examine title on an industrial property with several parcels.

What they are checking: Whether they can handle commercial complexity, including multiple parcels and legal descriptions.

How do you deal with a property that has a long history of easements and utility agreements?

What they are checking: Whether they can identify which recorded easements affect the land and how to report them.

How do you handle legal descriptions that don't match between the deed and the survey?

What they are checking: Whether they can spot and resolve description discrepancies before they become claims.

How do you review leases and memoranda of lease that affect a commercial property?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how tenant rights affect title on commercial properties.

How do you trace a chain of title when a property has been subdivided and combined over time?

What they are checking: Whether they can follow complex ownership history accurately on commercial land.

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The full job description

As published by First American.

Who We Are Join a team that puts its People First! First American's Agency Division is dedicated to providing our policy-issuing agents with resources, services and underwriting guidance needed to achieve new levels of success. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com. What We Do Search public records and examine titles to determine legal condition of primarily commercial or industrial property title. Copy or summarize recorded documents which affect the condition of title to the property. Works independently and uses experience to examine title to real property, ranging in complexity, to determine status and establish chain of title. Builds base of experience with different types of property. Projects undertaken can range from simple parcels requiring a few hours of production time to commercial properties that may take days or even weeks to complete. What You'll Do: • Performs title examination and examines the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, primarily commercial/residential • Abstracts and analyzes records, such as leases, subleases, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plot and map books. Determines ownership and legal restrictions to verify legal description of property and completeness of records that may cross county lines. • Resolves most issues such as missing information, incomplete, inaccurate or contradictory information contained in the title documentation • Prepares initial title commitment documentation based on the application of procedural guidelines • Prepares and reviews reports for accuracy • May provide underwriting interpretation within established guidelines What You'll Bring: • Detail / quality orientation • Analytical review skills • Research skills • Strong problem solving skills • Communication skills, both verbal and written • Customer service orientation • Standard MS skill set • Proficient with company operating systems • Knowledge of legal terms helpful • High School Diploma or equivalent • 3+ years Title Examination experience • Florida Title Examination experience Pay Range: $26.88 - $35.82 Hourly, Remote This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location. What We Offer By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term. Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.

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