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Thomas Schap

Title Examiner / Escrow Agent
Largo,FL

Summary

Detailed Title Examiner communicates professionally, both in writing and verbally. Working knowledge of real estate title concepts, surveys and plotting metes and bounds. Maintains accurate logs and records. Dedicated Title Examiner used to evaluating records and conducting analysis in fast-paced environments. Offers 35 years of experience. Collaborates cross-functionally with attorneys, lenders and escrow agents to resolve issues. Focused Title Examiner with deep understanding of underwriting guidelines. Communicates effectively with customers and internal teams. Offers well-developed research and analysis skills. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Title Examiner

First American Title Insurance Co
Largo, FL
02.2008 - 01.2023
  • Performed title searches, ordered reports and obtained clearance documents.
  • Investigated and solved accuracy issues on titles, odometer readings and power of attorney.
  • Posted and tracked titling transactions and completed month-end accounting reports.
  • Collected purchase funds and verified confirmed lienholder payoff before processing title.
  • Maintained regular communications with clients to discuss and resolve issues.
  • Evaluated documents to determine property ownership.
  • Reviewed real estate closing files to identify and correct errors.
  • Processed and maintained title files, implementing security measures to protect data.
  • Exchanged title-related information with realtors and lending personnel.
  • Supervised records clerks and title examiners, offering assistance when needed.
  • Notified customers of possible delays and issues.
  • Assessed legal materials to aid in key decision making.
  • Performed takedown exams for building transactions.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.

Title Examiner, Processor, Closer and Warehousing

Regional Abstract / AccuTitle
Apopka, FL
01.2000 - 06.2004
  • Performed title searches, ordered reports and obtained clearance documents.
  • Managed and resolved concerns, problems or issues to avoid closing delays.
  • Reviewed title commitment and insurance policies to support pre-closing documentation.
  • Delivered excellent customer service by identifying needs and recommending custom solutions.
  • Handled pipeline of active deals in closing stage.
  • Partnered with advisors and other parties to collect information to satisfy closing conditions.
  • Read and interpreted loan and legal documentation.
  • Reviewed loan applications and supporting documentation for completeness and compliance.
  • Scheduled loans with attorneys to close within expiration dates.
  • Evaluated orders by checking for appropriate product specifications, labels and packaging and making adjustments.
  • Completed final closeout of systems after loan funding.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and researched answers to questions.
  • Processed and staged orders to complete shipments.
  • Filed paperwork according to standard operating procedures and entered data points into tracking system.
  • Maintained proper product storage and organized warehouse inventory.
  • Processed documents to maintain records and files.
  • Reviewed order forms to prepare orders for processing.
  • Worked with legal counsel, lender and title company to receive loan approval.
  • Prepared and audited loan file documents for long-term file maintenance.
  • Tracked and reconciled trailing documentation to prepare files for shipping.
  • Educated customers about products and services to generate interest and close sales.
  • Liaised between front line and lender or portfolio manager and underwriting.
  • Maintained accuracy of work by completing deep research and resolving variances.
  • Liaised with management to complete special projects and provide administrative support.
  • Documented waivers, exceptions or deviations from policy.

Title Examiner

RELS Title
Fort Myers, FL
07.2002 - 02.2004
  • Performed title searches, ordered reports and obtained clearance documents.
  • Investigated and solved accuracy issues on titles, odometer readings and power of attorney.
  • Posted and tracked titling transactions and completed month-end accounting reports.
  • Collected purchase funds and verified confirmed lienholder payoff before processing title.
  • Evaluated documents to determine property ownership.
  • Maintained regular communications with clients to discuss and resolve issues.
  • Reviewed real estate closing files to identify and correct errors.
  • Processed and maintained title files, implementing security measures to protect data.
  • Exchanged title-related information with realtors and lending personnel.
  • Notified customers of possible delays and issues.
  • Assessed legal materials to aid in key decision making.
  • Performed takedown exams for building transactions.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Washington Community High School
Washington, IL
05.1981

Some College (No Degree) -

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Some College (No Degree) -

Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL

Skills

  • Objections and Exceptions
  • Excellent Researching Abilities
  • Report Preparation
  • Local Filing Requirements Knowledge
  • Document Retrieval Surveys
  • Records Analysis
  • Title Deeds
  • Records Evaluation
  • Documentation Review
  • Research and Analysis
  • Title Examination
  • Legal Research
  • Data Entry
  • FAST, Data Trace, Data Tree, Title Vision, Title Point, ATIDS, all County Courthouse programs Proficient
  • Records Coordination
  • Reporting and Document Management
  • Document Review
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Social Perceptiveness

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

Science is Magic that works.
Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

Timeline

Title Examiner

First American Title Insurance Co
02.2008 - 01.2023

Title Examiner

RELS Title
07.2002 - 02.2004

Title Examiner, Processor, Closer and Warehousing

Regional Abstract / AccuTitle
01.2000 - 06.2004

High School Diploma -

Washington Community High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Bradley University

Some College (No Degree) -

Illinois Central College
Thomas SchapTitle Examiner / Escrow Agent