Steven E. Merz
Des Moines,WA
Summary
Diligent Title Officer with solid background in managing complex title transactions and ensuring compliance with legal standards. Adept at resolving title issues and facilitating smooth property transfers. Demonstrated expertise in title examination and client communication.
Title professional prepared to manage and resolve title discrepancies with precision. Proven ability to facilitate seamless property transactions and ensure legal compliance. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results, leveraging strong organizational and communication skills.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Title Officer
Aegis Land Title Group
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Title Officer for Title Only Sales for King, Pierce , Snohomish, Thurston and Jefferson Counties , For Title only Refinances for all Counties we served which was King, Pierce, Snohomish, Thurston, Kitsap, Mason and Jefferson.
- Also Title Officer for special products which include Tract Book Reports, Limited Liability Reports , Litigation Guarantees, Subdivision Guarantees and Trustee Guarantees for King, Pierce, Snohomish, Thurston, Kitsap, Mason and Jefferson.
- Research Specialist for all counties which include King, Pierce, Snohomish, Thurston, Kitsap, Mason and Jefferson.
- Supported efficient workflow within the department by assisting co-workers with challenging files as needed.
Title Officer
Modus Title
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Title officer support for 7 Washington and 3 Florida Escrow Teams
- Helped start up title and escrow succeed with experience and knowledge of the title industry .
- Examined Title Commitments when Covid hit and Offshore was shut down in 2020
- Reviewed Offshore exams and guided them with answers to title questions.
- Reached out to title insurance network and obtained documents and policies when needed to help streamline workflow .
- Available to answer questions for Real Estate Agents on title commitments at any time when asked .
- Helped educate Sales staff on title insurance questions .
Title Examiner
Rainier Title
08.2015 - 12.2019
- Title Examiner for Residential and Commerical Transactions in King , Pierce ,Snohomish and Thurston Counties
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations, contributing to a consistently compliant work environment.
- Assisted co-workers in complex cases, sharing expertise to resolve challenging title issues.
Sr. Title/Commercial Examiner
Ticor Title Company
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Researched and examined real estate property records for residential and Commercial transactions
- Examined Trustee Sale Guarantees, Residential and Commercial transactions in King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Sr. Title Examiner
Old Republic Title
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Researched and examined real estate property records for residential transactions
- Examined Trustee Sale Guarantees and Residential Transactions in King, Pierce and Snohomish County
- Produced Title Insurance Commitment for Attorney's, Real Estate Agents, Lenders and Escrow Companies in 3 Counties
Sr. Title Examiner
Ticor Title Company
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Researched and examined real estate property records for residential transactions
- Examined Trustee Sale Guarantees and Residential Transactions in King, Pierce and Snohomish County
- Produced Title Insurance Commitment for Attorney's, Real Estate Agents, Lenders and Escrow Companies in 3 Counties
Sr. Title Examiner
Northwest Title/Nextitle
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Researched and examined real estate property records for residential transactions
- Examined Trustee Sale Guarantees and Residential Transactions in King, Pierce, Snohomish, Clark, Spokane and Thurston
- Produced Title Insurance Commitment for Attorney's, Real Estate Agents, Lenders and Escrow Companies in 6 Counties
Data Specialist
Old Republic Title Company
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Researched and examined real estate property records for residential transactions
- Because of my experience I was asked to examine the more technically difficult searches
- Produced Title Insurance Commitment for Attorney's, Real Estate Agents, Lenders and Escrow Companies
Sr. Title Examiner
Stewart Title Company
01.2006 - 12.2008
- Researched and examined real estate property records for residential transactions
- Because of my experience I was asked to examine the more technically difficult searches
- Produced Title Insurance Commitment for Attorney's, Real Estate Agents, Lenders and Escrow Companies
- Reviewed the work of less experienced title examiners, helping train them on proper policies and procedures
Title Examiner
Chicago Title Company
01.1991 - 12.2006
- Researched and examined real estate property records for residential transactions
- Trained less experienced title examiners
- Relief Recorder of Real Estate Documents
Recording Clerk/Microfilm Researcher
Ticor Title Insurance Company
01.1986 - 12.1991
- Recorded real estate documents at King County Recorder's office
- Acted as liaison for Ticor Title in resolving Title issues at the courthouse and recorder's office
- Retrieved images from Microfilm Archives for use by title examiners
Education
Associate of Arts -
South Seattle Community College
Seattle, WA06-1988
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Continuous learning mindset
- Title Insurance Proficiency
Timeline
Title Officer
Aegis Land Title Group
08.2022 - 10.2024
Title Officer
Modus Title
01.2020 - 07.2022
Title Examiner
Rainier Title
08.2015 - 12.2019
Sr. Title/Commercial Examiner
Ticor Title Company
01.2014 - 08.2015
Sr. Title Examiner
Old Republic Title
01.2014 - 12.2014
Sr. Title Examiner
Ticor Title Company
01.2012 - 12.2013
Sr. Title Examiner
Northwest Title/Nextitle
01.2009 - 12.2012
Data Specialist
Old Republic Title Company
01.2009 - 12.2009
Sr. Title Examiner
Stewart Title Company
01.2006 - 12.2008
Title Examiner
Chicago Title Company
01.1991 - 12.2006
Recording Clerk/Microfilm Researcher
Ticor Title Insurance Company
01.1986 - 12.1991
Associate of Arts -
South Seattle Community College
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