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Beverly Adair

Leeds,AL

Summary

Dedicated Title Insurance Industry professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Residential and Commercial Realtor

ARC Realty And Cantebury Realty Group, LLC
Birmingham, AL
11.2012 - Current
  • Liaised between buyers and sellers to establish favorable prices and negotiate contract terms.
  • Increased revenue opportunities by marketing real estate to various commercial and private clients.
  • Educated clients by delivering explanations of short sales processes, mortgage loan processing and foreclosures.
  • Compared recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices.
  • Interviewed clients and generated lists of potential properties meeting specific requirements from available listings.
  • Negotiated contracts on behalf of clients.
  • Delivered strategic assistance to homeowners and homebuyers looking to buy or sell residential properties in Birmingham/Hoover metro area and surrounding counties.
  • Was a Realtor under Beau Bevis, Broker at RealtySouth and moved to ARC Realty when Beau became an owner of ARC along with three other individuals.
  • Have been a Realtor since 1991.

Title Insurance Underwriter

South Oak Title And Closing Services
Birmingham, Alabama
06.2019 - 01.2022
  • Reviewed real estate contracts and various other documents when making underwriting decisions as a Title Agent for Stewart Title and Guaranty Company.
  • Communicated with customers, agents and brokers to negotiate coverage, price and service delivery.
  • Used risk management guidelines in reviewing title searches to ensure no breaks in the chain of title, that notarizations were not defective, that deeds had marital status, that legal descriptions were correct, reviewed Probate documents in estate situations to ensure the Will and Letters Testamentary coincided, utilized county records for missing documents, updated commitments by name indexing all heirs at law and parties in the transaction, and would use other research mediums to verify Schedule B-I requirements and Schedule B-II exceptions.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Delivered commitments to branch locations within specific timeframes.

Title Insurance Underwriter

Owner Ally Title Services, LLC
Leeds, AL
03.2015 - 04.2019
  • Considered property valuations and various other factors when making underwriting decisions.
  • Met with customers, agents and brokers to negotiate coverage, price and service delivery.
  • Utilized guidelines and procedures referenced above as a Title Agent for Mississippi Valley Title, Birmingham, Alabama.

Notary Signing Agent

Ally Title Services, LLC
Leeds, AL
03.2015 - 04.2019
  • Generated reports, uploaded documents into digital storage and prepared client case affidavits.
  • Checked documents and identifying credentials for all parties.
  • Looked for signs of fraud or coercion and refused notarization.
  • Administered oath to document signers to obtain affirmation of truth.
  • Met with clients in home and business environment to witness signings.
  • Managed digital databases and physical file systems.
  • Maintained comprehensive understanding of digital fraud and electronic signature verification, keeping sensitive documents secure and verifying authenticity.
  • Updated journal with names and dates for permanent record.

Education

No Degree Plan To Complete - Attended Law Curriculum For 1.5 Years

Birmingham School of Law
Birmingham, AL

Bachelor of Arts - Major in History And Minor in Social Work

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
05.2004

Skills

  • Communicate well with Clients
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Know Various Property Research Mediums
  • MLS Data Entry and Maintenance as a Realtor and also use MLS information as a Title Underwriter
  • Risk management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Timeline

Title Insurance Underwriter

South Oak Title And Closing Services
06.2019 - 01.2022

Title Insurance Underwriter

Owner Ally Title Services, LLC
03.2015 - 04.2019

Notary Signing Agent

Ally Title Services, LLC
03.2015 - 04.2019

Residential and Commercial Realtor

ARC Realty And Cantebury Realty Group, LLC
11.2012 - Current

No Degree Plan To Complete - Attended Law Curriculum For 1.5 Years

Birmingham School of Law

Bachelor of Arts - Major in History And Minor in Social Work

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Beverly Adair