Real Estate Title Researcher (Fully Remote)

To apply, send both a resume and a short cover letter to [email protected] Subject line: Curative Title Researcher Applications that don’t follow these instructions will not be reviewed About Us We’re a Texas-based real estate investment firm specializing in complex title and distressed property acquisitions. Our team works across multiple counties identifying properties with curative title issues and unique ownership chains — the kind of research that requires skill, precision, and patience. We’re looking for a Curative Title Researcher who can help us uncover and analyze properties across Texas with a high level of detail and accuracy. Position Overview The Curative Title Researcher will be responsible for deep-level investigation of property ownership history, title chains, recorded instruments, probate filings, and potential curative title issues. You’ll be the one who identifies which properties we should pursue — long before they ever reach a closing table. This is a fully remote, full-time position for someone who thrives on research, attention to detail, and solving complex ownership puzzles. Key Responsibilities • Review county land records, deeds, liens, judgments, probate filings, and other recorded instruments to identify title breaks or curative issues • Analyze ownership history and vesting deeds to trace how title transferred between owners & heirs • Research Texas probate, intestate succession, and community/separate property laws to confirm rightful ownership paths • Build detailed fact patterns, ownership summaries, and family trees for properties with complex title history • Utilize genealogical and family research tools (such as Ancestry, FamilySearch, obituaries, and online public records) to locate heirs and verify lineage connections • Input research findings into company databases • Coordinate with the acquisitions team by flagging high-priority properties with curative title opportunities • Summarize findings into internal research reports and visual diagrams with accuracy and clarity Required Skills & Experience • Minimum 2–3 years of experience in title research, title examination, or curative title work — ideally within a Texas title company, law firm, or real estate-related organization • Strong understanding of Texas probate, intestate succession, and estate laws • Proven ability to read and interpret deeds, liens, judgments, probates, and other county-recorded instruments • Experience using genealogical and people-finder platforms such as Ancestry, FamilySearch, or obituary databases to trace heirs and confirm relationships • Exceptional attention to detail and investigative mindset — able to spot breaks in title chains or ownership anomalies quickly • Proficiency with Excel or database systems (Podio experience is a plus) • Self-motivated and disciplined — able to manage multiple research files independently in a remote environment Preferred Experience • Title abstractor or title company researcher • Experience using property data tools such as DataTree, or county clerk record portals • Familiarity with skip tracing or public-records search processes What We Offer • Fully remote, full-time position with long-term growth potential • All tools and data subscriptions provided • Opportunity to help build out the internal research department as we scale • Competitive pay and bonuses, growth-based incentives, and long-term stability within a family-oriented company If you have a passion for deep research, accuracy, and unraveling title mysteries, this role was built for you! • *How to Apply** To apply, send both a resume and a short cover letter to [email protected] Subject line: Curative Title Researcher Applications that don’t follow these instructions will not be reviewed Job Type: Full-time Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year Benefits: • Paid time off Work Location: Remote