Title Researcher

Long & Foster Companies

Researcher responsible for title commitments and certificates in real estate. Collaborating with attorneys and title companies for efficient closings and document management.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in researching real estate titles, producing title commitments, and providing title evidence for real estate closings. Proficient in managing multiple tasks while ensuring accuracy in legal descriptions and title documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Title Insurance ExperienceReal Estate Document FamiliarityStrong Research SkillsLegal Description AccuracyCustomer Service

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Hard Skills

Title Commitment ProductionTitle Abstract UpdatingLegal Description DrawingDocument AcquisitionTyping Speed 50-60 WPM

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAttention to DetailPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

Word Processing SystemsTitle Search Software

Industry Keywords

Real Estate TitlesTitle EvidenceLand Title StandardsReal Estate ClosingsAbstracts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research real estate titles to produce a title commitment and/or title certificate
Update title abstracts to register property
Provide title evidence to examiners, attorneys or outside title company to facilitate real estate closings
Prioritize orders based on closing date
Acquire documents at district court, bankruptcy court and other appropriate sources
Research real estate records, title problems and legal descriptions
Transcribe/copy pertinent information into a format usable for processing, examining and closing personnel
Provide customer service and problem-solving to all other departments and answer all inquiries regarding title searches

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completion of high school
Additional post-high school legal training is desirable or equivalent work experience
Two plus years of experience in title insurance or real estate
Familiarity with abstracts, real estate documents and land title standards
Ability to accurately draw and determine legal descriptions
Strong research and analytical skills with an excellent eye for detail
Strong personal computer skills, including mastery of word processing systems
Typing speed of 50-60 wpm
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently
Ability to travel to various counties to perform the job

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Health Savings Account
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Paid Vacation (PTO)
401(k) with employer match
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)