Title Examiner Resume Example & Writing Guide

Buying a house is a major milestone in a homeowner’s life. Title examiners are an important part of that process. Your attention to detail can make or break a deal. As a job seeker, you can take advantage of that skill to examine job listings and prepare a title examiner resume that will net you your new job! 

The tips in this guide, along with Resume.io’s field-tested resume templates and layouts will help you build a resume that:

• Stands out from the crowd
• Demonstrates your professional personality
• Highlights your greatest successes
• Catches the eye of recruiters
• Looks clean and easy-to-read.

Keep reading and to hone your resume skills and land the title examiner position you have been dreaming of!

Profile summary example

A successful title examiner must be well versed in property title documents and all the potential  legal encumbrances that could complicate a real estate transaction. Your profile, also known as a summary or professional summary , is a high-level look at your work experience and work personality. The bulk of your title examiner’s resume will highlight the skills in which you are proficient using bulleted items, but here you can be a little creative. You have about 100-200 words in complete sentences to describe yourself and your biggest successes.

This section should use action verbs that convey your understanding of real estate title concepts, title examinations, real estate, and real property. Choose one or two of your biggest accomplishments and attributes to focus on. Remember to use as many powerful action verbs and job specific information as you can related to your expertise in titles. Highlight your key attributes that prove your qualifications and accomplishments without duplicating information you plan to impart in your cover letter (a useful addition to your winning career strategy).

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Consider completing the summary / profile section last, so you are creating an overview of what recruiters can see in more detail in the rest of your resume.

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Employment history sample

You are most likely to find a title examiner job at a title company, property insurance company, real estate firm, or legal firm. Be sure to tailor your resume to the type of company for which you are applying. This means making sure employers understand how your skills are transferable from one environment to another.

Consider your employment history section as more than a recitation of your previous and current job responsibilities. Here you are defining the story of your career. Prospective employers want to see a progression in your level of achievement and knowledge. A big part of your job is researching chain of title, so make sure you detail what tools you have used to do so. Describe a difficult title issue you encountered, the steps you took to resolve it, and the result of your work. Use data when appropriate to bolster your achievement.

Be sure that your resume showcases your understanding of legal documents such as mortgages, liens, easements, deeds of trust, maps, contracts, and agreements in relation to the ownership and usage of property. Also highlight your ability to determine the needs of clients, and assist in finding solutions while ensuring that all legal requirements are honored throughout processes.

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Education section example

Title examiners do not need more than a high school diploma, although many title examiners also complete some college coursework because of the complexity of real estate law. If you have earned a bachelor’s degree, by all means, list it!

You may also be certified, or consider becoming certified. The National Association of Land Title Examiners and Abstractors offers two certifications: the Certified Abstractor and Master Abstractor. If you have earned one of these, or are working toward one, list that accomplishment here.

Any honors or distinctions should be noted here as well. 

If you are a member of any real estate organizations, you may want to add a section to list those, or consider renaming this section education and affiliations.

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Skills section 

To develop the best skills section possible, you should make a list of all the attributes and competencies (as a separate document) and then cherry-pick the ones you put into your resume to the job listing you are targeting. You should choose the top five or ten skills that will distinguish you from other job searchers. Limit basic skills such as Microsoft Office or other office software proficiency as most employers assume you know how to use word processing software. 

Title examiners must be proficient in many hard skills, or skills directly necessary to complete title examinations. You must be able to understand legal descriptions and documents, tax assessment procedures, and metes and boundaries, among other specific knowledge. 

In addition, you need soft skills, or the general and interpersonal skills needed to be a successful worker. You have to work with clients, support staff, title officers, and other team members to smoothly complete title searches. That means you need excellent communication skills. Some other impressive soft skills you might list are attention to detail, integrity, and excellent time management. 

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Layout and formatting

The key to a great layout is simplicity. Hiring managers see dozens of resumes and they want to be able to scan quickly for your contact information, your previous job and title and your current job and title. That means you should use obvious section headings and avoid putting data in headers and footers that Applicant Tracking Systems may not read. Leave ample white space so that recruiters don’t encounter big blocks of uninviting type. 

We recommend our Professional or Simple resume templates to get your started. Choose from one of those and use our builder tool to eliminate the potential for formatting errors. Your last task before hitting the send button is to have a friend or colleague proofread to make sure you have a perfect resume.

In a few easy steps, you will be on your way to a great new job as a title examiner!