KCS Land Research Corporation Property Title Searcher Schenectady, NY · Full time

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KCS Land Research Corporation has been a leading abstractor and searching organization for the last half century. From its humble beginnings to its current position as a technology forward leader in the industry, KCS continues to move forward with customer service as its primary goal. At KCS, we are always asking, “is there a better way?”

Do you have any prior real estate experience? And would you like to work independently in an out-of-office location? Or perhaps you are looking for a career change, or to return to the workforce? If you thought to yourself “yes” to any of these questions, then maybe a career with KCS is for you!

The essential functions of a Title Searcher are:

• Search public and private records at county clerk offices and online to compile a list of legal instruments pertaining to property titles, such as mortgages, deeds, and assessments, for insurance, real estate, or tax purposes.
• Read search requests to ascertain the type of title evidence required, and to obtain the legal description of property and names of involved parties.
• Compare legal description of property with legal description contained in records and indices.
• Verify such factors as deed of ownership, tax code and parcel number, and description of property's boundaries.
• Obtain maps or drawings delineating property from county surveyor or assessor's office to determine lot measurements for accuracy of legal description.
• Compile a list of transactions pertaining to property, using legal description or name of owner to search grantor/grantee/mortgagor books to assist client in determining if title is clear.
• Examine documents to determine if there are any restrictions that would limit the use of the property.
• Use a computerized system to retrieve additional documentation needed to complete title search.
• Scan completed title search into software system for storage and delivery to client.
• Maintain a base file of previous work for future use assisting in complicated searches.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with internal departments to obtain support and assistance, as needed.

If you have the following qualifications and experience, then this might be the position for you!