What is a searcher and how to become one

Key steps to become a searcher

1. Explore searcher education requirements

   Most common searcher degrees

   Bachelor's

   38.5 %

   Associate

   23.1 %

   High School Diploma

   20.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific searcher skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Data Entry	36.98%
   Real Estate Transactions	15.84%
   Escrow	15.71%
   Real Property	8.15%
   Legal Descriptions	6.55%

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3. Complete relevant searcher training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New searchers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a searcher based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real searcher resumes.

4. Research searcher duties and responsibilities

   • Manage the ordering of homeowner's association estoppel letters for payoffs; as well as surveys and clear lien searches.
   • Access arrest records, outstanding warrants, and any criminal history through REJIS.
   • Obtain records for Backround investigations.
   • Request foreclosure documents and all other documents need before settlement.

5. Prepare your searcher resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your searcher resume.

   You can use Zippia's AI resume builder to make the resume writing process easier while also making sure that you include key information that hiring managers expect to see on a searcher resume. You'll find resume tips and examples of skills, responsibilities, and summaries, all provided by Zippi, your career sidekick.

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6. Apply for searcher jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a searcher job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams