Job title:Title Researcher (U.S. Real Estate) Type of employment:Full-time Shift Schedule:Monday–Friday, 10:00AM – 7:00PM US Central TimeA specialized research role focused on identifying heirs, confirming ownership, and resolving title complexity for Texas property deals. You will conduct hands-on genealogy research, deep recorder-of-deeds investigations, and public records work to produce a complete, caller-ready research packet—so the sales and calling team can move cases forward without back-and-forth.Experience in genealogical research, property title investigation, probate, or U.S. public records research is highly preferred.About the Company A real estate acquisition firm specializing in resolving complex property issues—such as probate, liens, and title defects—to create win-win outcomes for heirs and owners of distressed Texas properties.Objectives of this Role Accurate Identification:Produce comprehensive heirship profiles and contact pathways through professional genealogy. Title Intelligence:Execute \"Track B\" deep-dive investigations to surface hidden defects and opportunities invisible to standard searches. Operational Efficiency:Deliver structured, \"caller-ready\" research packets to the sales team to minimize back-and-forth and accelerate closing. Complex Problem Solving:Resolve bottlenecks through expert-level skip tracing and public records forensics.Responsibilities Genealogy & Heir Identification:Verify owner deaths via obituaries and public records; build family trees usingAncestry.comand alternative indicators (deed dates, court records). Title Chain Research (Track A & B):Conduct fullTitle Intelligence Profile (TIP)investigations. Trace ownership via grantor/grantee and legal descriptions, analyze all recorded instruments, and flag breaks in chain or unreleased liens. Public Records Investigation:Scour probate, tax, divorce, bankruptcy (PACER), and Secretary of State records to validate entity and individual status. Advanced Skip Tracing:Locate hard-to-find heirs using social media and non-standard digital forensics; verify all data against the heir profile. CRM Documentation & Curative Support:Record structured findings inPodio ; identify required curative instruments (e.g., Affidavits of Heirship) and outline resolution paths.Required Skills and Qualifications Genealogy Expertise:Professional experience building family trees and navigating birth/death/marriage/divorce records. Advanced Title Search:Proven ability to read and interpret complex recorded documents and identify hidden title defects. Public Records Proficiency:Mastery of county recorder portals, probate courts, and federal (PACER) databases. Analytical Documentation:Ability to summarize complex legal/familial findings into concise, actionable English notes. Technical Tools:High proficiency inAncestry.comand skip tracing platforms (TLO, Batch, or similar).Preferred Skills and Qualifications Prior experience inU.S. Title CurativeorTexas-specificproperty research. Experience withPodioCRM. Background in estate law, probate, or professional heir-hunting. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.