Full-Time

Examiner

Posted on 10/17/2024

First American

First American

10,001+ employees

Provides title insurance and real estate services

Financial Services
Real Estate

Compensation Overview

$20.72 - $34.53Hourly

Junior, Mid

Boston, MA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Remote in USA

Category
Real Estate
Real Estate Property Management
Requirements
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Requires 2+ years directly related experience in Massachusetts; the remainder of New England is desired
  • Detail / quality orientation
  • Analytical review skills
  • Research and investigative 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
Responsibilities
  • Performs title examination and examines the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, primarily residential
  • Abstracts and analyzes records, such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plat and map books, to determine ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property and completeness of records
  • 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
  • Other duties as assigned

First American provides title insurance, specialty insurance, and various real estate-related services. Their title insurance protects homebuyers and property owners from potential ownership disputes and financial losses related to real estate transactions. The company offers a platform called myFirstAm®, which allows users to access property information, manage orders, and streamline the closing process from any device. Unlike many competitors, First American has a vast database of property data, with over 5.5 billion document images, making it a leading provider of real estate data solutions. The company's goal is to facilitate smooth real estate transactions while ensuring that clients' investments are protected.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$800.2M

Headquarters

Santa Ana, California

Founded

1889

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of Mother Lode Holding Company expands market reach in California.
  • Increased demand for digital mortgage solutions boosts First American's information revenue by 38%.
  • Growing fintech partnerships present opportunities for innovation in homebuying experiences.

What critics are saying

  • Data breach allegations could lead to reputational damage and legal liabilities.
  • Integration challenges from acquisitions may disrupt operations and service delivery.
  • Rising fintech competition may threaten First American's market share in real estate services.

What makes First American unique

  • First American offers comprehensive title insurance and settlement services nationwide.
  • The company provides extensive real estate data solutions with over 5.5 billion document images.
  • First American's acquisition of Docutech enhances its digital mortgage capabilities.

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Benefits

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