Title Agent

A Title Agent assists the Title Team and reviews all available documents and real estate related activities necessary to create a permanent parcel file to support right of way acquisition. The Agent will also aide in additional research necessary to protect property rights while negotiating favorable terms to various land and right of way related agreements secured on behalf of customers, including the acquisition, relinquishment and modification of easements, fee land purchases, franchise and permit rights, encroachments resolutions and settlements of damage claims among other land and right of way related negotiations.

• Identify land/property ownership from public records
• Research, review, and analyze titles; identify defects and outline curative title
• Report right of way related cost estimates per county records and assist right of way project acquisition
• Review, prepare, analyze, and interpret all land and right of way related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, declarations, covenants, permits, licenses, etc.
• Serve as liaison between internal departments, customers, developers, cities, counties, etc., to address complex title and support of right of way activities
• Manage associated costs in support right of way activities

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and/or equivalent industry related title work experience
• Knowledge in all aspects of right of way, including, acquisition, title, permitting, due diligence, public relations, and community outreach
• Extensive background in full title searches, curative title and experience in commercial real estate research. 2+ years of job experience preferred
• A satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company and a current, valid State issued driver’s license are mandatory

• Assist in planning negotiation meetings with property owners and their representatives to acquire easements, property acquisitions and/or access rights necessary for the client’s projects
• Create and review required documentation to secure necessary approvals for the project installation
• Work with title, survey, design and construction to coordinate preferred paths and methods of installation for access, construction and maintenance
• Read, interpret and explain project plans
• Enter and direct agents to insert information into a project management system to track the completion of tasks in support of the project

• Legal research skills and knowledge of relevant databases
• Problem solving skills to resolve complex and difficult title
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize work, exercise good judgment, take initiative, and work within tight timelines
• Strong writing, organizational, and verbal communication