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Tara Rehmer
Endicott,NY
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Summary
Experienced Title Examiner with in-depth expertise in real estate law, public records research, and title insurance underwriting. Delivered high productivity and efficiency while navigating complex title searches and ensuring clear property titles through critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Focused on fostering professionalism and creating a welcoming environment within teams.
Overview
22
22
Years of professional experience Title expert
Work History
Office Manager
MZ Auto Collision LLC
Endicott, NY
12.2025 - Current
- Oversaw inventory management processes to ensure stock levels were maintained. and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Managed time effectively, completing tasks on schedule and meeting deadlines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Supported and guided colleagues, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
Underwriter
Priority Title and Escrow
Virginia Beach, Virginia
02.2024 - 12.2025
- Analyzed risk factors to determine approval for insurance policies.
- Interpreted underwriting guidelines and assessed risks according to company policies.
- Evaluated applications for title insurance in compliance with company guidelines.
- Reviewed and processed underwriting applications across multiple states.
- Conducted thorough searches for legal and title information using various formats.
- Verified accuracy of documentation such as income statements, tax returns, bank statements and other related documents.
- Streamlined workflow processes to enhance efficiency in underwriting operations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes affecting title insurance practices.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, regulations and compliance requirements.
- Utilized underwriter authority to correspond with corporate risk appetite and strategy.
- Resolved discrepancies between customer documentation and internal records.
- Liaised with field, gathering information to base and defend underwriting decisions.
- Collaborated with real estate agents to clarify underwriting requirements and processes.
- Communicated findings to clients and stakeholders regarding policy decisions.
- Utilized diverse data tools and processes to analyze, interpret and manage data.
- Ensured timely submission of all documents needed for closing transactions.
- Provided guidance on underwriting procedures to junior staff members.
- Prepared reports summarizing analysis results for management review.
- Communicated effectively with lenders, brokers and other external partners involved in transactions.
- Worked alongside internal department to cross-sell company's offerings.
- Coordinated with legal and financial experts to resolve underwriting issues.
Title Examiner
HomeLight Settlement LLC
Tampa, FL
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Search, review and Title Examination for Florida, Washington and Illinois.
- Developed title procedures and formats for Florida mobile homes and surveys to streamline examination processes.
- Supported escrow manager in resolving complex curative title issues to ensure accurate property transactions.
- Conducted thorough survey evaluations to ensure adherence to regulatory standards., approval and survey exceptions for Texas files.
- Collaborated with manager and operations manager on complex Florida files to deliver clear and precise title commitments.
Title Examiner/Backchain searcher/Curative Specialist
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Santa Ana, CA
08.2020 - 01.2023
- Florida Title Examination for Residential and Streamline Title Commitments.
- In-depth Backplant searching to ensure a full chain of Title and correct legal description as well as ownership, and any issues that arise.
- Indepth Backplant searching to insure a full chain of Title and correct legal description as well as ownership, and any issues that arise.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism and provided excellent customer service to all company clients.
- Clarified curative procedures and revised title commitments, ensuring accuracy and facilitating timely closings.
- Promoted teamwork within the office, encouraging administrative staff to maximize their contributions.
Escrow Officer/Curative Specialist
NOVARE NATIONAL SETTLEMENT SERVICES
Oldsmar, FL
02.2017 - 03.2020
- Reviewed contracts, Title Commitments, MLS reports as well as lender documents to complete a residential real estate closing in multiple states.
- Balanced financial transactions to ensure accurate record-keeping., funded and provided accurate amounts for taxes, utilities, loans, lawyers, borrowers and sellers to be shown on a HUD/CD for multiple states.
- Handled customer inquiries to ensure resolutions and maintain satisfaction., answered questions, and resolved problems in a timely manner.
- Kept accurate records to track customer details and improve service. of all interactions, including customer names, addresses, phone numbers, credit card information, and product sales.
- Created an Excel spreadsheet to organize and manage revenue data effectively. to track the revenue generated from the company's website.
- Resolved Curative complex issues in Title Commitments.
- Created an Excel spreadsheet to track invoices and payment due dates.
- Maintained files on current and potential customers, and provided a yearly review of new customers for potential retention.
REO Title Examiner
Stewart Title
Tampa, FL
11.2013 - 02.2017
- Title Examination and review for REO and Deed in Lieu residential properties in multiple states, including Puerto Rico.
- Developed and trained team of 6 employees to examine and resolve complex Deed in Lieu issues, enhancing team's capability.
- Created and trained a team of 6 employees to be able to examine and resolve complex Deed in Lieu issues.
- Advanced knowledge of Title Insurance Computer Applications.
- Maintained detailed knowledge of company policies and procedures, improving accuracy and efficiency in operations.
- Provided consistent and friendly service, contributing to increased customer retention.
Education
Merchandising/Marketing -
International Academy of Merchandising and Design
Tampa, FLSkills
- Office management software
- Document Management
- Document control
- Data management
- Data entry
- Data Formatting
- Workflow optimization
- Workflow planning
- Customer relationship management
- Customer service
- Customer relations
- Administrative Support
- Administrative Skills
- Administrative Assistant
- Employee Onboarding
- Training support
- Schedule Management
- Event Coordination
- Budget Management
- Payroll management
- Inventory Control
- Facility management
- Financial Administration
- Accounting Software
- Billing
- Financial Services
- Microsoft word
- Microsoft excel
- Excel
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Visio
- Oracle
- IT Coordination
- Digital Marketing
- Analysis Skills
- Quality Management
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk Assessment
- Process improvement
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Detail-oriented
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Team Building
- Communication skills
- Oral and written communication
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Supervision skills
- Leadership skills
- Leadership
- Organizational skills
- Organizational Skills
- Mail handling
- Documentation review
- Sales Support
- Office Software
- Computer literacy
- Supervision skills
- Risk Assessment
- Accounting Software
- Data Formatting
- Sales Support
- Visio
Timeline
Office Manager
MZ Auto Collision LLC
12.2025 - Current
Underwriter
Priority Title and Escrow
02.2024 - 12.2025
Title Examiner
HomeLight Settlement LLC
02.2023 - 11.2023
Title Examiner/Backchain searcher/Curative Specialist
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
08.2020 - 01.2023
Escrow Officer/Curative Specialist
NOVARE NATIONAL SETTLEMENT SERVICES
02.2017 - 03.2020
REO Title Examiner
Stewart Title
11.2013 - 02.2017
Merchandising/Marketing -
International Academy of Merchandising and Design