Job Summary 

Homestead Title Agency (“Homestead”) is the affiliated title company of Fischer Homes, a top-30 national homebuilder with operations throughout 7 states and 10 markets. Since 1980, Fischer Homes has built over 30,0000 homes, employs over 700 associates and has earned the reputation as one of the largest, most reputable home builders in the midwestern and southeastern states. As Legal Counsel (Title), you’ll manage Homestead’s title team operations, overseeing personnel, workflows and deliverables related to title examinations, reports and insurance with a focus on accuracy, timeliness and exceptional customer experience.  

You will thrive in this role if you: 

• enjoy high-volume, residential real estate transactions. 
• are an independent thinker and efficient problem-solver, skilled at finding solutions. 
• approach your work with exceptional focus, attention to detail, and completeness. 
• Take pride in your work-product accuracy and legal compliance. 
• strive to mitigate risk through research, analysis, and independent decision-making. 
• enjoy working on a team to accomplish common goals. 
• seek to work in a dynamic and growing organization. 

These skills will be used to:  

• manage the training, direction and supervision of the title team, including Abstractors, Policy Processors and external vendors, ensuring accurate work product, timely closings and exceptional customer experience. 
• perform, review and oversee accurate and timely completion of title-related tasks, including examinations, reports, cures, commitments, documents, closings, recordings and policies. 
• resolve challenging title issues. 
• prepare, review and record legal and title documents, including deeds, powers of attorney, memoranda, affidavits, closing disclosures, settlement statements, mortgages, commitments and title policies, ensuring work product accuracy and legal compliance. 
• Collaborate and assist with Homestead’s processing and closing teams, including customer communications, internal and external touchpoints, closing ceremonies, post-closing functions, loan documents, file processing, closing documents, escrow functions and closing files. 
• lead process improvement initiatives, including training and adoption of new technologies and procedures to enhance work product accuracy, timeliness and customer experience.  
• manage a workload in several states and markets. 
• become proficient in relevant regulations, including RESPA, TRID and state-specific real estate and insurance regulations, case law, local practices and underwriter standards. 
• perform additional duties as requested by management. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study. 
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. 
• Licensed to practice law in Kentucky, or prepared to become licensed upon employment. 
• At least 3-5 years of experience performing real estate title examinations and closings. 
• Expertise in real estate law, title insurance and closing processes. 
• Proven management or leadership experience. 
• Familiarity with title insurance practices and underwriting standards. 

Physical demands and work environment: 

• Must be able to use sensory skills (i.e. verbal communication) to effectively communicate and interact with other Associates and customers. 
• Must be able to perform repetitive motions and use fine motor skills (i.e. typing, writing) to operate office supplies (i.e. computer, calculator, copier). 
• Must be able to lift and carry approximately 20-25lbs unassisted. 
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time with low periods of reaching and standing. 

The Value of a Career with Homestead Title 

At Homestead, we select highly skilled and talented Associates, focusing on teamwork, individual contributions and diversity. Our team is honest and ethical, and our actions demonstrate respect, courtesy and fairness to our Associates and customers. Associate benefits include: 

• competitive compensation package, including salary and bonus. 
• 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing. 
• paid vacation, personal holiday and time-off. 
• company health insurance. 
• professional development training programs. 

Job Summary 

As a part-time Closer at Homestead Title Agency, the affiliated title company of Fischer Homes, you will manage residential real estate closing ceremonies in our Indianapolis, Indiana office. The most rewarding part of this role is working directly with customers at the final step of their home-buying journey, ensuring a smooth, enjoyable customer experience. 

This position is 100% onsite in our Indianapolis office. Part-time hours will be 20-30 hours per week. 

You will thrive in this role if you: 

• Are seeking part-time employment with a flexible work schedule based upon weekly closing demands, which varies throughout the year. 
• Enjoy the routine of consistent, process-oriented workload. 
• Enjoy working with clients and customers, independently scheduling, communicating and leading closing ceremonies. 
• Approach your work with focus, accuracy, and timeliness. 
• Desire to work on multiple tasks in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. 
• Communicate with internal and external partners clearly to create a positive experience. 
• Prioritize customer satisfaction and professional, attentive service. 
• Are technologically proficient. 

These skills will be used to:  

• Coordinate, schedule, and manage all aspects of customer closings through mail, email, and phone, ensuring seamless communication and execution. 
• Create and maintain customer files using title company software, ensuring data accuracy and completeness. 
• Ensure accurate and timely closings across all lender types, managing customer touchpoints, closing ceremonies, and post-closing processes to achieve high customer satisfaction. 
• Provide outstanding customer service by proactively addressing inquiries and concerns, ensuring all parties feel confident and informed throughout the closing process. 
• Review and adhere to lender closing instructions to ensure compliance with requirements and timelines. 
• Confirm receipt of proper funds and verify the accurate execution of closing packages. 
• Collaborate to execute Title and Processing Team functions as needed, including title examinations, title reports, title commitments, title documents, recordings, title policies, loan documents, closing documents, and closing files. 
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, underwriting standards, industry guidelines, and company policies, best practices, and Homestead policies when making decisions and performing duties. 
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, training, and the adoption of new technologies to enhance efficiency and service quality. 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Proven experience conducting residential real estate closings, including managing customer-facing interactions. 
• Knowledge of real estate closings, the title insurance industry, and/or a related field. 
• Familiarity with the lending industry and lender closing requirements. 
• Experience with Qualia or similar title, escrow, and closing software. 
• Preferred: Notary Public certification; Required: Must obtain Notary Public certification after hire. 
• Preferred: Title insurance license; Required: May be required to obtain a title insurance license after hire. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:  

• Must have use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through telephone and face-to-face contact. 
• Have the capability to effectively use and operate various items of office-related equipment such as but not limited to a computer, calculator, copier, printer, scanner, and fax machine. 
• Be able to sit for long periods of time with low periods of reaching and standing. 
• Be able to lift and carry approximately 20-25 lbs unassisted. 

The Value of a Career with Homestead Title Agency 

Homestead Title Agency is the affiliated title company of Fischer Homes, one of the largest and most reputable home builders in the Midwestern and Southeastern states. Founded in 1980, Fischer Homes has grown to build over 32,000 homes and employs over 600 Associates. Fischer Homes’ solid reputation has been built largely by the talent of their Associates and has been recognized as the 30th largest builder in the United States. 

We value diversity within the Homestead Title Agency organization and see each Associate as a team member and valuable asset. We select highly competent individuals to join our team, provide them with the resources, training, and development possible to make significant contributions and drive their success while determining their career paths. At this time, Homestead Title does not provide benefits to part-time associates. 

Homestead Title Agency and Fischer Homes hold the highest ethical standards of business. We are honest and straightforward and will stand by our word. Our actions demonstrate respect,  courtesy, and above all, fairness. 

Job Summary

As a Closer at Homestead Title Agency, the affiliated title company of Fischer Homes, you will lead customer communication and facilitate smooth and efficient closing ceremonies for residential real estate transactions. The most rewarding part of this role is working one-on-one with customers as the final step in securing their dream home. If you find fulfillment in delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring a seamless closing experience, you will thrive in this role. 

You will thrive in this role if you: 

• Enjoy working directly with customers and guiding them through the home closing process. 
• Approach your work with focus, accuracy, and timeliness. 
• Desire to work with multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
• Communicate with both internal and external partners clearly to create a positive experience. 
• Prioritize customer satisfaction and provide professional, attentive service to all parties involved in the closing process. 

These skills will be used to:  

• Coordinate, schedule, and manage all aspects of customer closings through mail, email, and phone, ensuring seamless communication and execution. 
• Create and maintain customer files using title company software, ensuring data accuracy and completeness. 
• Ensure accurate and timely closings across all lender types, managing customer touchpoints, closing ceremonies, and post-closing processes to achieve high customer satisfaction. 
• Provide outstanding customer service by proactively addressing inquiries and concerns, ensuring all parties feel confident and informed throughout the closing process. 
• Review and adhere to lender closing instructions to ensure compliance with requirements and timelines. 
• Confirm receipt of proper funds and verify the accurate execution of closing packages. 
• Collaborate to execute Title and Processing Team functions as needed, including title examinations, title reports, title commitments, title documents, recordings, title policies, loan documents, closing documents, and closing files. 
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, underwriting standards, industry guidelines, and company policies, best practices, and Homestead policies when making decisions and performing duties. 
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, training, and the adoption of new technologies to enhance efficiency and service quality. 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Proven experience conducting residential real estate closings, including managing customer-facing interactions. 
• Knowledge of real estate closings, the title insurance industry, and/or a related field. 
• Familiarity with the lending industry and lender closing requirements. 
• Experience with Qualia or similar title, escrow, and closing software. 
• Preferred: Notary Public certification; Required: Must obtain Notary Public certification after hire. 
• Preferred: Title insurance license; Required: May be required to obtain a title insurance license after hire. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:  

• Must have use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through telephone and face-to-face contact. 
• Have the capability to effectively use and operate various items of office-related equipment such as but not limited to a computer, calculator, copier, printer, scanner, and fax machine. 
• Be able to sit for long periods of time with low periods of reaching and standing. 
• Be able to lift and carry approximately 20-25 lbs unassisted. 

The Value of a Career with Homestead Title Agency 

Homestead Title Agency is the affiliated title company of Fischer Homes, one of the largest and most reputable home builders in the Midwestern and Southeastern states. Founded in 1980, Fischer Homes has grown to build over 32,000 homes and employs over 700 Associates. Fischer Homes’ solid reputation has been built largely by the talent of their Associates and has been recognized as the 31st largest builder in the United States. 

We value diversity within the Homestead Title Agency organization and see each Associate as a team member and valuable asset. We select highly competent individuals to join our team, provide them with the resources, training, and development possible to make significant contributions and drive their success while determining their career paths. The rewards for their efforts are: 

• professional development training programs. 
• tuition reimbursement. 
• competitive compensation. 
• 401(k) with company matching contributions and profit-sharing. 
• Employee Life Insurance. 
• personal time off. 
• inclusive leave. 

Homestead Title Agency and Fischer Homes hold the highest ethical standards of business. We are honest and straightforward and will stand by our word. Our actions demonstrate respect, courtesy, and above all, fairness.