Diane Holmes-Austin

• Analyzed survey maps to determine property boundaries and ownership rights.
• Verified legal descriptions of properties for accuracy.
• Performed due diligence to identify any potential issues with a given title.
• Conducted lien searches on properties to ensure all liens were cleared prior to closing.
• Reviewed deeds, mortgages, leases, judgments, easements, and other real estate documents for accuracy.
• Prepared reports detailing status of titles in order to facilitate transactions.
• Assisted customers with questions regarding their titles or the process of obtaining one.
• Collaborated with attorneys and other professionals as needed when dealing with complicated title matters.
• Ordered title reports for issuing title insurance, identified and resolved title defects and satisfied existing liens and encumbrances against property or principals.
• Collected purchase funds and verified confirmed lienholder payoff before processing title.
• Posted and tracked titling transactions and completed month-end accounting reports.
• Evaluated documents to determine property ownership.
• Reviewed real estate closing files to identify and correct errors.
• Exchanged title-related information with realtors and lending personnel.

During my time prior to the Wm. O. Russell Abstract Co., I worked for Law Firms which mainly focused on Estate Planning. This first introduced me to real estate procedures and terminology. I prepared Deeds for transfer into Trusts and assisted attorney with other document preparation and met with clients prior to the attorney to obtain initial information pertinent to their estate/real estate needs.

• Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
• Maintained client files according to established protocols.