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Accurate, legal property records

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are essential for a wide variety

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of transactions,

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including buying and selling real estate,

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assessing taxes, obtaining mortgages,

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inheriting property,

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and many other financial dealings.

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Title examiners, abstractors, and searchers

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research and obtain real estate records

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and other documents to ensure the legitimacy

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and integrity of property-related transactions.

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Title examiners spend much of their time

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searching public and private records

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for property title related documents.

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They study plat books, official documents,

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that describe the history of properties,

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and their dimensions and property lines.

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They examine mortgages, contracts,

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legal descriptions, easements, maps,

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and other documents.

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They often prepare reports

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to describe their findings

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about a property title,

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especially any restrictions

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on a property’s legal use,

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or debts owed on the property.

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Exacting attention to detail

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and record keeping skills

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are essential qualities in this field.

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Title examiners prepare documents

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that have long-term impact

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for those involved,

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so they must also be aware of

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any legislation that pertains to their field.

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They may assess fees.

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Title examiners, abstractors, and searchers

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generally work for law firms,

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real estate agencies,

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and title insurance companies.

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While they almost always work in offices,

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they sometimes travel

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to real estate transaction closings,

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or to specific offices

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to study documents on site.

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Most positions require

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a high school diploma;

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on-the-job training is provided

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by most employers.