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Commercial Title Officer (Remote)

First American · FL · Remote available · $30.91–$41.20 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 8, 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 a commercial closing you're proud of. What made it hard?

What they are checking: Whether they have handled real commercial complexity and can explain their role clearly.

How do you keep customers happy when a deal has lots of moving parts and delays?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate proactively, which the posting calls strong customer service acumen.

Tell me about a time you caught a mistake that could have caused a claim.

What they are checking: Whether they have the attention to detail this role requires on high-value deals.

What would you do

A lender's counsel sends a long markup of the commitment two days before closing. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they respond quickly and wisely, knowing what can be agreed to and what needs underwriting approval.

A survey comes back late and shows a problem. Closing is tomorrow. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can act quickly with underwriting and the parties to resolve a late issue.

Working remotely, how do you stay in close contact with the customers and teams on your files?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay responsive and connected without being in an office.

About the work

Walk me through a commercial transaction from commitment review to issuing the final policy.

What they are checking: Whether they know the full closing process for commercial deals and can run it independently.

How do you manage a high-liability, multi-site transaction across several states?

What they are checking: Whether they can coordinate many properties and state rules without losing control of the file.

How do you decide which exceptions can be removed and what's needed to remove them?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how to clear title requirements properly before issuing coverage.

How do you make sure the final policy matches what was agreed at closing?

What they are checking: Whether they are thorough in policy issuance, where errors can create coverage gaps.

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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 We are looking for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced commercial real estate environment. This individual will conduct all steps of the closing process, from commitment review to issuing the final policy, for single site and high-liability multi-site commercial real estate transactions across the United States. A strong customer service acumen, attention to detail, and a commitment to teamwork are key skills for this role. What You'll Do: • Supports our Title Agents with commercial real estate transactions by assisting with title commitment reviews, ordering title and tax updates, obtaining title curative matters, assembling recording and transfer tax information, and quoting premiums • Creates and maintains files, records, and reports • Reviews Buyer, Seller, and Lender transaction documents and instructions for closings • Responsible for reviewing surveys and other due diligence items, answering exam inquiries, and obtaining underwriting approvals • Prepares and revises title commitments and proformas title policies and endorsements • Issues final title policies and endorsements in accordance with Company underwriting guidelines • Communicates professionally with all parties, both internal and external • Other duties as assigned What You'll Bring: • 3-5 years title industry experience (commercial multi-state experience preferred) • High School diploma or equivalent (some college preferred) • Proficient in Adobe and MS Office (Excel, OneNote, SharePoint, Teams, etc.) • Ability to quickly learn Company operating systems and new software applications and technologies (FAST experience preferred) • Excellent and professional written and verbal communication skills • Strong time management skills, including email and file management • Keen attention to detail • Stellar organizational and time management skills • Capable of prioritizing and multi-tasking in a highly productive manner • Thrives in contributing to a team committed to working together to deliver beyond customer expectations • Must be able to always maintain professionalism and a positive service attitude Pay Range: $30.91 - $41.20 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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