About the team

Spruce, a Zillow® Group company, was founded in 2016 to deliver fast, frictionless and secure real estate closings, representing more than $20 billion of transactions nationwide. We are a team with a diverse set of backgrounds and perspectives, from respected title and real estate industry veterans to innovative product managers, engineers and data scientists. What brings us together is our passion for building a better closing experience.

We believe that the future of real estate will be driven by automation, efficiency, and digital experiences. Our mission is to provide the products and services vital to make that happen.

About the role

Spruce is looking for a Title Examiner to join a small Title Solutions team making a big impact. This role requires the individual to quickly adapt to support teammates and customers’ needs while delivering a world-class experience through independent problem solving and deep knowledge of the exam function. You will work closely with search vendors to deliver search packages that meet turn around times according to service-level agreements.

You Will Get To:

The primary function of this role is to conduct searches on County records and Datarace, review prepared search packages, tax certificates, tax assessor reports, attorney title opinion letters and surveys, to identify matters as requirements and exceptions to be shown on Title Commitments. You will also

• Run and review Pacer, Patriot/OFAC, Lexis/Nexis and DataTrace searches

• Review County GIS Overlay and Satellite Images of the insured property to determine if there are any issues that would require a survey

• Update title commitments as new information becomes available

• Review and approve the following documents: surveys, divorce decrees, trust agreements, probate proceedings, bankruptcies, death certificates, entity articles, and court dockets.

In performing the above responsibilities, the Title Examiner must adhere to performance metrics and turnaround times according to established service standards and key performance indicators, which metrics are closely monitored and reported on a weekly basis.

This role has been categorized as a Remote position. “Remote” employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company. U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions.In California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $22.20 - $33.40 Hourly. This base pay range is specific to California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC and may not be applicable to other locations.In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location.

Who you are

The ideal candidate will bring a passion for providing high-quality and timely service to internal and external customers and will thrive in a fast-paced, team-centric environment. Key attributes include

• 4 years minimum of title examiner experience, working within a title operation

• 4 year college degree

• Search and Exam title experience at a national scale; deep expertise in Maryland, Virginia, DC, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and/or New Jersey markets a plus

• High attention to detail

• A high proficiency working with various technologies and applications, specifically title production software, DataTrace, Pacer, Lexis/Nexis, Slack and other tools that support Search and Exam

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for consulting with Clearance, Search Vendors, Attorneys and Managers on technical title issues.

• Team player who maintains a positive attitude and supports teammate absences while managing multiple files of your own under tight deadlines within an ongoing pipeline

• Able to work in a startup environment and quickly adapt to frequent change, such as new search requirements and new market areas

• Proactive thinker who can see the big picture and who is resourceful and willing to take initiative and attempt to find a solution before escalating

Get to know us

Zillow is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.

As the most-visited real estate website in the United States, Zillow® and its affiliates help movers find and win their home through digital solutions, first class partners, and easier buying, selling, financing and renting experiences. Millions of people visit Zillow Group sites every month to start their home search, and now they can rely on Zillow to help make it easier to move. The work we do helps people get home and no matter what job you're in, you will play a critical role in making home a reality for more and more people.

Our efforts to streamline the real estate transaction are supported by a deep-rooted culture of innovation, our passion to redefine the employee experience, a fundamental commitment to Equity and Belonging, and world-class benefits. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages as well as parental leave, family benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. We’re also setting the standard for work experiences of the future, where our employees are supported in doing their best work and living a flexible, well-balanced life. But don’t just take our word for it. Read recent reviews on Glassdoor and recent recognition from multiple organizations, including: the 100 Best Companies to Work For, Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equity Index, and TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact your recruiter directly.

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