Deric Ford

Title Examiner

Lone Star Title Loans

Corpus Christi, Texas

02.2021 - 06.2024

Analyzed prior and current land use regulations to determine any potential restrictions on the use of a particular parcel of land.
Examined chain of title to identify issues or defects that may affect marketability of the property.
Provided guidance on complex technical matters related to real estate law.
Developed strategies for resolving difficult cases requiring additional investigation or analysis.
Reviewed and analyzed legal documents such as deeds, title abstracts, mortgages, judgments, liens and plats to determine ownership of real estate.
Collaborated with surveyors in determining boundary lines between properties.
Interpreted state statutes related to real estate law, zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations and other relevant laws affecting titles.
Evaluated various types of insurance policies pertaining to real estate transactions.
Coordinated with lenders, underwriters and clients to answer questions about properties' titles or transactions involving them.
Assisted attorneys in preparing legal opinions regarding title matters.
Prepared title commitments with detailed descriptions of outstanding encumbrances affecting a property's title status.
Verified accuracy and completeness of legal documents before closing a transaction.
Created maps detailing location of properties for review by clients.
Performed due diligence investigations on prospective acquisitions by researching deed records and tax assessments.
Performed title searches, ordered reports, and obtained clearance documents.
Performed takedown exams for building transactions.
Evaluated documents to determine property ownership.
Processed and maintained title files, implementing security measures to protect data.