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Tom Schap

Title Examiner
Largo,FL
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Tom Schap

Summary

Precise Title Examiner with excellent organizational and research abilities. Collecting and reviewing documents for consistency and preparing documents and disclosures. Profound knowledge of all local filing requirements, fees and abstracting procedures. Accurate Title Examiner with sound knowledge of basic real estate and real estate title concepts. Proficient in Practically all search engines used in Florida and the County Courthouses with 35 years of industry experience. Detailed Examiner with 35 years of experience preparing and processing title documents to transfer ownership. Expertise in checking documents for completeness, preparing routine reports and maintaining electronic and paper records. Resourceful and competent individual knowledgeable in all the title plants computer programs and I know how to work the courthouse programs. Positive and upbeat administrative team member with exceptional interpersonal and conflict management skills. Familiar with fee structures, documentation requirements and processing documents for recording at the courthouse.

Above all, I have a soothing tone in my voice that calms the upset customer including the closing that I perform out of the office.

Overview

37
years of professional experience

Work History

First American Title Insurance Co

Senior Title Examiner
02.2004 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Contacted appropriate agencies to complete searches, order records and obtain documents.
  • Prepared closing disclosures, post-closing records and disbursements.
  • Searched and analyzed real estate records.
  • Audited documents, noted issues and pursued resolutions in order to facilitate the closing processes.
  • Examined and verified 35 titles weekly.
  • Prepared property reports.
  • Compiled lists of mortgages, contracts and other documents pertaining to titles.
  • Estimated closing dates and scheduled meetings.
  • Issued titles and protected mineral rights.

RELS Title, LLC, D/b/a First American Title Ins Co

Senior Title Examiner
07.2002 - 02.2004

Job overview

  • Contacted appropriate agencies to complete searches, order records and obtain documents.
  • Prepared closing disclosures, post-closing records and disbursements.
  • Searched and analyzed real estate records.
  • Audited documents, noted issues and pursued resolutions in order to facilitate processes.
  • Examined and verified 25+ titles weekly.
  • Prepared property reports.
  • Compiled lists of mortgages, contracts and other documents pertaining to titles.
  • Estimated closing dates and scheduled meetings.
  • Issued titles and protected mineral rights.

Accu Title Of Apopka FL

Examiner, Processor, Closer, Funder, Warehouser
01.2000 - 06.2002

Job overview

  • Utilized tracking Fed Ex,UPS,USPS,Local software to locate and retrieve items.
  • Collaborated with lenders, agents and legal professionals to resolve transactional and title issues.
  • Entered data into computer tracking system and filed paperwork according to procedures.
  • Interacted regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote teamwork-focused environment.
  • Operated mobile equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
  • Communicated with Processing Supervisor if unable to achieve timeline or resolve error.
  • Moved items from one manufacturing operation to another according to item routing.
  • Researched and resolved discrepancies to maintain accuracy.
  • Completed required points listed in LOS to complete accurate disclosures and related documentation.
  • Verified government-backed loans followed strict agency guidelines.
  • Handled as many as 30+/- closing files each month by effectively organizing, multitasking and prioritizing closing work.
  • Validated and audited final signed documents in accordance with state, county and investor guidelines.
  • Verified closing financial disclosure amounts against settlement and escrow agent figures to accurately reflect borrowers' bottom-line costs.
  • Prepared, boxed and staged outgoing shipments.
  • Served as subject matter expert regarding policies, procedures and technology.
  • Coordinated with First and Second lenders to set up loans for funding and completed final authorizations on morning of closings.
  • Reviewed titles, insurance, and flood zone certifications to meet closing standards for each property.
  • Prepared closing statements for all closings and detailing important property information.
  • Analyzed identified defects and remediated issues by using established procedures and available resources.
  • Maintained checklists of required documentation and open issues affecting closings.
  • Prepared preliminary settlement statements and loan closing instructions for review by title companies and closing agents.
  • Received and reviewed incoming documents and materials.
  • Collected evidence to support claims in court.
  • Examined forms to determine insurance coverage and validity.

Mortgagee Title Services

Title Examiner
01.1995 - 12.1999

Job overview

  • Contacted appropriate agencies to complete searches, order records and obtain documents.
  • Prepared closing disclosures, post-closing records and disbursements.
  • Searched and analyzed real estate records.
  • Audited all documents, noted issues and pursued resolutions in order to facilitate all processes.
  • Examined and verified 35 titles weekly.
  • Issued titles and protected mineral rights.
  • Assisted with preparation and submission of affidavits, deeds and other records for land purchases.
  • Used Xerox machines and reader and printer machines to make, file and distribute copies of recorded documents.
  • Calculated and remitted state sales tax, service and other charges.

Southeast Title Of Mailand

Title Examiner
06.1993 - 01.1995

Job overview

  • Contacted appropriate agencies to complete searches, order records and obtain documents.
  • Prepared closing disclosures, post-closing records and disbursements.
  • Searched and analyzed real estate records.
  • Audited all documents, noted issues and pursued resolutions in order to facilitate all processes.
  • Examined and verified 35+ titles weekly.
  • Prepared property reports.
  • Compiled lists of mortgages, contracts and other documents pertaining to titles.
  • Issued titles and protected mineral rights.
  • Gathered, organized and tracked mortgage field paperwork generated by mortgagor and Lender.
  • Organized and prepared tax and title documents to transfer ownership of property.
  • Communicated with customers to resolve common title issues.
  • Assisted with preparation and submission of affidavits, deeds and other records for land purchases.
  • Used Xerox machines and reader and printer machines to make, file and distribute copies of recorded documents.
  • Calculated and remitted state sales tax, service and other charges.
  • Collected taxes and fees, submitted payments and issued receipts.
  • Provided each member of public with exceptional service and knowledgeable support to maintain smooth operations and happy customers.

Stewart Title Of Orange County

Title Examiner
01.1991 - 06.1993

Job overview

  • Contacted appropriate agencies to complete searches, order records and obtain documents.
  • Prepared closing disclosures, post-closing records and disbursements.
  • Searched and analyzed real estate records.
  • Examined and verified [Number] titles weekly.
  • Audited [Type] documents, noted issues and pursued resolutions in order to facilitate [Type] processes.
  • Prepared property reports.
  • Compiled lists of mortgages, contracts and other documents pertaining to titles.
  • Issued titles and protected mineral rights.
  • Communicated with customers to resolve common title issues.
  • Assisted with preparation and submission of affidavits, deeds and other records for land purchases.
  • Used Xerox machines and reader and printer machines to make, file and distribute copies of recorded documents.
  • Calculated and remitted state sales tax, service and other charges.

First Guaranty Title Insurance Co.

Title Examiner
01.1990 - 06.1991

Job overview

  • Contacted appropriate agencies to complete searches, order records and obtain documents.
  • Prepared closing disclosures, post-closing records and disbursements.
  • Searched and analyzed real estate records.
  • Audited all documents, noted issues and pursued resolutions in order to facilitate all processes.
  • Examined and verified 35 titles weekly.
  • Examined and verified [Number] titles weekly.
  • Prepared property reports.
  • Compiled lists of mortgages, contracts and other documents pertaining to titles.
  • Issued titles and protected mineral rights.
  • Communicated with customers to resolve common title issues.
  • Assisted with preparation and submission of affidavits, deeds and other records for land purchases.
  • Used Xerox machines and reader and printer machines to make, file and distribute copies of recorded documents.

The Fund

Abstractor / Title Examiner Trainee
07.1986 - 12.1989

Job overview

  • Processed both outgoing and incoming requests for medical records from multiple sources.
  • Used reference material to facilitate accuracy, clarity and completeness of reports.
  • Fielded incoming calls from patients, nurses and other medical facilities to provide friendly service and support.
  • Submitted data through appropriate reporting system such as ATIDS.
  • Reviewed legal documents such as mortgage loans, title liens and property easements to assess relevant property factors.
  • Identified title encumbrances and detailed plans for correcting issues and clearing titles for planned changes.
  • Contacted appropriate agencies to complete searches, order records and obtain documents.
  • Checked accuracy and completeness of registration documents and rejected unacceptable packages.
  • Searched and analyzed real estate records.
  • Reported findings to attorneys and client representatives via oral and written documentation.
  • Examined and verified 20 titles weekly.
  • Used information gained during searches to produce and process title commitments and insurance policies.
  • Prepared property reports.
  • Compiled lists of mortgages, contracts and other documents pertaining to titles.
  • Duplicated and summarized documentation relevant to property title status.
  • Completed thorough research into parish and county records to check on mineral rights.
  • Obtained and compiled research data to build abstracts in support of company drilling schedules.

Education

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

No Degree from Sociology And Statistics
05.1985

University Overview

I found all of my classes most informative and well worth my time.

From Speech, I found this wonderful knack that I have to make the upset/irate customer feel at ease and "under my spell" as I take a rational approach to their concerns.

From statistics, I learned that when it comes to crunching numbers; their's more than one way to skin a cat. (I love cats especially fat cats and would never harm them.)

From Earth Science, I learned that the local school districts did most of their students a great injustice.

From American Lit, I read no American Classics: American Stories, yes, some cute but I have no memory of the non classic stories.

From Economics, I learned supply and demand via beer and pizza (cheap v. good) I still think of it when I call Pizza Hut.

  • College was divided between two Schools...Illinois Community College in East Peoria during the Summer months and Bradley University in the Winter Months. I loved a good time back then.
  • Honor Roll Freshman, Junior and Senior (1978,'80,81 HighSchool)
  • [Number] GPA

Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL

No Degree from General Education And Business Course
05.1982

University Overview

My upmost respect for my instructors prevailed to them and I received a most valuable asset to my being, special attention Unfortunately my father had a triple bypass and life changed for our family. 4 of the 5 Houses had to be sold and Japanese mother's gone crazy with her nursing my father and I received a job at Winkler's Meat Distribution Co. through my great friend and job placement coordinator at Bradley. This job through my day to day duties it assisted me in the to the stock market in the commodities and it was a very fascinating Though I left without a degree I learned and matured so very much by befriending so many different people of many cultures at Bradley and enjoyed suckling off of my father's executive teat for as long as I could. And most of all, be there to take over so Ma wouldn't break the bank until Pop was back home and strong

  • Dean's List Freshman
  • Honor Roll Sophomore

Washington Community High School
Washington, IL

High School Diploma
05.1981

Skills

  • Government Standards
  • Greeting Visitors
  • Interoffice Correspondence
  • Title Requirements
  • Title Processing
  • Office Supplies and Inventory
  • Records Evaluation
  • Record Analysis
  • Document Retrieval Surveys
  • Customer Support Needs Assessment
  • Transfer Processes
  • Customer Communication
  • Closing Disclosures
  • Employee Timesheet Processing
  • Vesting
  • Source Maps
  • Informational Materials
  • Summarize Findings
  • Human Resources Department Processes
  • Organizational Systems
  • Reporting and Document Management
  • Industry Best Practices
  • Performance Improvement
  • Records Management Systems
  • Title Deeds
  • Workflow Processes
  • Customer Inquiries
  • Customer Care
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Administrative Procedures
  • Warranty Claims
  • Wire Transfer
  • Government Standards
  • Postage Meter
  • Office Support
  • Insurance Policy Review
  • Staff Meetings
  • Federal Statutes
  • Real Estate Closing Assistance
  • Guest Services
  • Electronic Filing System
  • Business Development

Affiliations

Girls and Boys Club of America

Toys for Tots

ASPCA

PSPCA

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Geometry and Shorthand and Film Production

It doesn't matter if this is an in house position or satellite

I don't mind going to home closings

I don't mind doing the full circle from search to payoffs to approval to closing to funding to warehousing.

Policies are done on the last day of the month.

I don't mind late hours as long as they are productive and overtime is provided

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Timeline

Senior Title Examiner

First American Title Insurance Co
02.2004 - 01.2023

Senior Title Examiner

RELS Title, LLC, D/b/a First American Title Ins Co
07.2002 - 02.2004

Examiner, Processor, Closer, Funder, Warehouser

Accu Title Of Apopka FL
01.2000 - 06.2002

Title Examiner

Mortgagee Title Services
01.1995 - 12.1999

Title Examiner

Southeast Title Of Mailand
06.1993 - 01.1995

Title Examiner

Stewart Title Of Orange County
01.1991 - 06.1993

Title Examiner

First Guaranty Title Insurance Co.
01.1990 - 06.1991

Abstractor / Title Examiner Trainee

The Fund
07.1986 - 12.1989

Bradley University

No Degree from Sociology And Statistics

Illinois Central College

No Degree from General Education And Business Course

Washington Community High School

High School Diploma
Tom SchapTitle Examiner