Real Estate Title Search Abstractor Basic Training

Congratulations on your decision to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to better understand the processes of a real estate title search. The art of title abstracting is one that involves a variety of skills. To begin the process of competently completing an abstract of title, you must first gain insight into the skills you must have in order to achieve success. These skills include an understanding of the fundamentals of real estate as it applies to the real property title you will research as well as an analysis of the specific tasks of title abstracting. You must also gain insight into the processes that occur beyond the research work that you will complete at the courthouse. Title abstracting is a core function within the real estate and mortgage lending industries. Many of the transactions that occur are able to do so because of the work you will complete in reviewing and detailing the public records pertaining to the subject property you are to research. This coursework includes a textbook that will provide you with fundamentals of real estate, the essential elements and practices of title abstracting and a look into the advanced practices involved in the issuance of title insurance. The program also includes a complete study assistance workbook on CD Rom to ensure that you have the ability to self-test the knowledge and skills you gain from the course. Each section of the coursework builds the fundamental skills that will enable you to implement the advanced practices necessary to your abstracting success. The ability to complete a comprehensive search into the public records system is an essential skill for real estate investors, tax deed and lien investors, professional abstractors and any individual purchasing or selling a home using creative finance methods. This course delivers the knowledge, tools and skill set you will need to navigate the public records system.