Licensed Title Agent

Clayton is a leading single-family, values-driven home builder dedicated to attainable housing, sustainable practices and creating a world-class experience for customers and team members. Our company portfolio includes a broad offering of attainable housing, and as a vertically integrated home builder, we are uniquely positioned to serve customers through every stage of the homeownership journey – building, selling, financing, and insuring homes. From entry-level to more experienced positions, we're actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. We then equip you for success, whether you're in the office, in the field, or on the floor. As a member of our team you'll enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and an encouraging culture that supports work / life balance.

Position Summary

Innovative Title is seeking an experienced Licensed Title Agent to manage residential real estate title transactions throughout Alabama. This role is responsible for overseeing the title and closing process from contract through policy issuance while delivering exceptional service to homebuyers, lenders, builders, attorneys, and real estate professionals.

As the primary on-site team member in Alabama, this individual will operate with a high degree of independence and ownership while collaborating regularly with leadership and support teams located remotely. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises sound judgment, and consistently delivers accurate, timely, and professional service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage residential real estate transactions from contract receipt through closing and final policy issuance.
• Review title commitments, searches, surveys, and related documents to identify and address title issues.
• Resolve title defects, liens, encumbrances, easements, and other matters impacting clear title.
• Conduct residential real estate closings and ensure all required documentation is executed properly.
• Issue title commitments, title insurance policies, endorsements, and related documents in compliance with underwriter guidelines.
• Coordinate with lenders and builders to facilitate timely closings.
• Manage escrow funds and ensure accurate receipt, balancing, and disbursement of funds.
• Maintain complete and accurate transaction files in accordance with company, underwriter, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor transaction timelines and proactively address issues that could impact scheduled closings.
• Serve as the primary representative of Innovative Title in Alabama.
• Provide regular communication and updates to remote leadership regarding transaction activity, operational matters, and customer needs.
• Recommend process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.

Qualifications

• Active Alabama Title Insurance Agent License required.
• Minimum 3 years of residential title, escrow, or closing experience.
• Strong knowledge of Alabama real estate transactions, title insurance, escrow procedures, and closing requirements.
• Experience reviewing title commitments and resolving title defects.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Proficiency with title production software and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting residential homebuilders and new construction transactions.
• Knowledge of subdivision development, lot closings, and builder-related title transactions.
• Experience in a high-volume closing environment.

Why Clayton?

Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time team members after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.

As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.

At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.

Clayton is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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