Luis Cabrera
Chicago,IL
Summary
Accomplished Title Abstractor at Attorney's Title Guaranty Fund with expertise in title searches and public records review. Proven ability to draft precise abstracts and resolve complex title issues, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Strong analytical skills combined with a commitment to customer satisfaction drive successful real estate transactions.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Title Abstractor
Attorney's Title Guaranty Fund
Chicago, IL
02.2010 - 07.2025
- Conducted thorough title searches for property ownership and legal claims.
- Reviewed public records to verify property titles and identify any encumbrances.
- Maintained accurate records of title searches and supporting documents.
- Utilized specialized software to streamline title examination workflows efficiently.
- Investigated any discrepancies found in public record titles through examination of court orders, surveys or other sources.
- Researched public records including deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, tax records and other related documents.
- Worked closely with attorneys to ensure that all necessary paperwork was filed correctly.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding title issues or concerns.
- Conducted research using online databases and resources such as county recorder offices or government agencies.
- Reviewed documents to identify relevant information such as legal description of property, name of grantor and grantee, consideration amount and other pertinent data.
- Drafted abstracts containing detailed summaries of all documents related to a specific parcel of land.
- Performed title searches to determine the chain of ownership of parcels in question.
- Assessed potential risks associated with properties under review such as zoning restrictions or easements.
- Compiled and reviewed title documents for accuracy and completeness prior to submission.
- Verified the accuracy of all information obtained from public records or other sources.
- Maintained confidentiality when dealing with sensitive client information.
- Provided support services to team members as needed.
- Evaluated documents to determine property ownership.
- Performed title searches, ordered reports, and obtained clearance documents.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Facilitated closing processes for residential and commercial real estate transactions.
- Coordinated with lenders, agents, and clients to ensure smooth closings.
Title Clerk
First American Title Insurance Co
Chicago, IL
01.1995 - 02.2010
- Conducted title searches to verify property ownership and legal descriptions.
- Reviewed public records for liens, claims, and encumbrances on properties.
- Collaborated with attorneys and real estate agents to resolve title issues.
- Utilized title search software to streamline research processes efficiently.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all title search findings and records.
- Analyzed historical property data to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Reviewed survey maps to ensure boundaries are accurately depicted on deed descriptions.
- Performed research on historical land records to verify current ownership rights.
- Compiled data from multiple sources including county recorders offices into a comprehensive report.
- Prepared data for processing by organizing information and checking for inaccuracies.
- Researched chain of title to determine legal owners of property.
- Developed strategies for resolving difficult cases involving conflicting claims to property titles.
- Prepared reports summarizing findings from title searches and document review.
- Analyzed public records, such as deeds, mortgages, judgments, easements and other documents for accuracy.
- Identified discrepancies between existing documents and updated information in database systems.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions involving titles and related documents.
- Conducted detailed title searches to identify real estate ownership and liens.
- Investigated municipal records for tax liens or encumbrances against properties.
- Evaluated documents to determine property ownership.
- Reviewed tax records and documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Collected information, entered data and organized in filing system.
- Reviewed documents such as deeds, mortgages, liens, judgements and other records related to properties.
- Drafted legal documents for real estate transactions and property agreements.
- Maintained records of all documentation related to real estate deals.
- Verified facts related to property ownership through public records research.
- Analyzed legal documents such as deeds and titles.
Skills
- Title search
- Public records review
- Legal documentation
- Abstract drafting
- Tax Searcher
- Water and Zoning Certificate Title Clerk
- Transfer Stamps for Document Recordings
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
30 years of experience in Real Estate Title Services
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Title Abstractor
Attorney's Title Guaranty Fund
02.2010 - 07.2025
Title Clerk
First American Title Insurance Co
01.1995 - 02.2010