How to hire a title agent

How to hire a title agent, step by step

Here's a step-by-step title agent hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a title agent job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new title agent
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your title agent job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a title agent for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A title agent's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, title agents from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of title agent salaries for various roles:

   Type of Title Agent	Description	Hourly rate
   Title Agent		$13-43
   Title Processor	A title processor is a legal professional who works with clients applying for real estate title to ensure that all documents are submitted correctly. Title processors are required to compile all the necessary legal documents and information so that they can obtain the legal deed to the property... Show more	$14-27
   Title Investigator	The Title Investigators' primary duties include searching real estate records, examining titles, or summarizing insurance or legal documents for various purposes. Also, they provide resolution to internal investigations using interrogation or interviewing techniques.	$13-45

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Title Searches
   • Ownership Reports
   • Escrow
   • Right-of-Way
   • Real Estate Closings
   • Loan Closings
   • Due Diligence
   • Title Commitments
   • RUN Sheets
   • Notary
   • Legal Descriptions
   • Access Database
   • GIS
   • Mortgage Brokers

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the ordering of homeowner's association estoppel letters for payoffs; as well as surveys and clear lien searches.
   • Display expertise by analyzing foreclosure files mark with title defects, and creating/implementing plan for resolution.
   • Locate and research probate records.
   • Abstract title chains for client, and research title and probate issues.
   • Work in commercial, residential resale, refinance and foreclosure title examination.
   • Maintain all major accounts and receive all incoming orders regarding legal documentation and escrow.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your title agent job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A title agent salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, title agents' average salary in indiana is 50% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level title agents earn 68% less than senior-level title agents.
   • Certifications. A title agent with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a title agent's salary.

   Average title agent salary

   $52,024yearly

   $25.01 hourly rate

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   Entry-level title agent salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a title agent job description

   A job description for a title agent role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a title agent job description:

   Title agent job description example

   The Title Agent works with our licensing department to file and maintain all titles for U-Haul trucks and trailers. This position will work closely with our fleet sales team to process title requests for sold trucks and trailers.
   File titles for all U-Haul trucks and trailers Check accuracy of all incoming and outgoing titles for rental trucks and trailers. Update the Mainframe system with title status Prepare paperwork for service vehicles and communicate with marketing companies in the US and Canada Provide record keeping of title ownership and bills of sale
   
   Experience:
   Previous office experience and excellent typing skills a must Must have good organization skills and be able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment Familiar with filing, sorting, organizing, and pulling paperwork Must have excellent communication skills and a positive attitude
   
   U-Haul offers our Title Clerks:
   Career stability Opportunities for advancement Health insurance &Prescription plans Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days Life insurance MetLaw Legal program MetLife auto and home insurance Discounts on Apple products, Dell computers, cell phone plans, hotels, and more 401k and stock options 24-hour physician available for kids Dental &Vision Plans Subsidized gym/fitness membership if eligible Business and travel insurance YouMatter EAP LifeLock Identity Theft Protection Critical Illness/Group Accident Insurance
   
   AMERCO and its family of companies, including U-Haul, have strived to create a culture of health and wellness. As of February 1, 2020, and consistent with applicable state law, no AMERCO or U-Haul company will hire individuals in states where it may lawfully decline to hire individuals who use nicotine products. By continuing with this application, you are indicating that, if hired, you consent to nicotine screening in the future. This policy will not apply to team members hired before February 1, 2020.
   
   U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right title agent for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your title agent job on Zippia to find and recruit title agent candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit title agents, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new title agent

   Once you have selected a candidate for the title agent position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new title agent. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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