What is a title abstractor and how to become one

Key steps to become a title abstractor

1. Explore title abstractor education requirements

   Most common title abstractor degrees

   Bachelor's

   55.1 %

   Associate

   19.4 %

   High School Diploma

   9.5 %

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2. Start to develop specific title abstractor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Title Searches	17.34%
   Ownership Reports	13.26%
   Due Diligence	8.16%
   Legal Descriptions	6.76%
   County Courthouses	5.32%

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3. Complete relevant title abstractor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New title abstractors 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 title abstractor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real title abstractor resumes.

4. Research title abstractor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage the ordering of homeowner's association estoppel letters for payoffs; as well as surveys and clear lien searches.
   • Assist in reviewing escrow closing instructions HOA docs, client POA's, deed packages, and closing HUDS.
   • Develop relationships with multiple title search vendors and insurance underwriters to provide direction to attorney and paralegal staff for legal proceedings.
   • cash, PMM, FHA, VA, all types of Conv.

5. Prepare your title abstractor resume

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

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6. Apply for title abstractor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a title abstractor 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