About the Role

Commercial Title Examiner — Maryland

Company: First American
Location: Remote — Maryland preferred; Remote options also listed in North Carolina, Delaware, South Carolina, West Virginia, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Virginia
Employment Type: Full Time
Location Type: Remote
Department: GO Title
Job Requisition: R058814
Salary: $26.88–$35.82 per hour
Travel: Not specified
People Management: Not specified

Position Overview

The Commercial Title Examiner independently handles commercial real estate title examination projects, ranging from single-property to multi-property transactions. The role involves researching public records, verifying property ownership, identifying title issues and restrictions, and preparing title commitments and reports.

The position collaborates with underwriters and internal partners to support accurate and efficient commercial real estate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects ranging from single-property to multi-property commercial transactions.

• Search, examine, and connect data across counties and jurisdictions.

• Verify legal property descriptions, including reading, interpreting, and plotting them.

• Review and analyze public records, including leases, subleases, deeds, liens, and easements.

• Determine ownership and identify title-related restrictions.

• Summarize findings and prepare title commitments and reports.

• Identify and resolve discrepancies or missing information through research and documentation.

• Collaborate with underwriters and internal partners to ensure accuracy and efficiency throughout the title process.

Qualifications

• At least three years of directly related experience in title searching, examining, and writing commitments in Maryland.

• Understanding of relevant legal and real estate terminology.

• Proficiency with:

  • Microsoft Office

  • Adobe Acrobat/Pro

  • Internet-based research

  • Property data platforms

  • Company systems

• Ability to analyze complex information and solve problems independently.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, detail-driven, paperless environment.

• Clear and professional communication skills with a customer service mindset.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $26.88–$35.82 per hour

First American states that the actual hiring rate may depend on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, and geographic location.

Benefits, based on eligibility, include:

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid time off

• Paid sick leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

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