Joan King
Chicago,IL
Summary
Well-organized title examiner with hands-on experience in document review and analysis. Outstanding computer skills with a typing speed of several words per minute. Accomplished at thoroughly reviewing documents such as titles, tax records, and survey information. Energetic and efficient with excellent time management abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Title Examiner
Chicago Title
Chicago, LIllinoisILI
05.2005 - 01.2015
- Preparing Title Commitment, clearing title prior to closing, determining if there are any encumbrances that would stop the closing from going forward. Foreclosures became a specialty of mine through through familiarizing myself with the Cook County Court House. That allowed me to become familiar in numerous County procedures, such as probate, building code violations. Chicago Title allowed one to grow in the field of real estate. Learning how to examine Condominiums was the best opportunity ever. Whenever you ride down the street you can say I worked on that condo. How exciting is that.
- Coordinated with lenders, underwriters and clients to answer questions about properties' titles or transactions involving them.
- Examined chain of title to identify issues or defects that may affect marketability of the property.
- Notified supervisor of possible delays and issues.
- Conducted research in public records including county courthouses, registries of deeds and other applicable sources for title information.
- Created maps detailing location of properties for review by clients.
- Reviewed and analyzed legal documents such as deeds, title abstracts, mortgages, judgments, liens and plats to determine ownership of real estate.
- Performed title searches, ordered reports, and obtained clearance documents.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Analyzed prior and current land use regulations to determine any potential restrictions on the use of a particular parcel of land.
- Interpreted state statutes related to real estate law, zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations and other relevant laws affecting titles.
- Identified potential risks associated with titles based on examination results.
- Researched historical documents to verify boundaries between adjacent parcels.
- Negotiated solutions when conflicts arise over ownership rights or interests in properties.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL06-1975
High School Diploma -
Westinghouse Vocational High School
Chicago, IL05-1973
Skills
- Local record searches
- Document summarization
- Records analysis
- Teaching
- Training
- Listening
Timeline
Title Examiner
Chicago Title
05.2005 - 01.2015
Associate of Arts -
Chicago State University
High School Diploma -
Westinghouse Vocational High School
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