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Title closers handle and investigate all documentation needed for a property sale including the contracts, settlement statements, mortgages, title insurance policies, etc. They ensure compliance with legal requirements and review all the fees related to the real estate sales process.

3334.2.1 ISCO 3334 ESCO source
Competences
27
Groups
4
Essential
15
Optional
12

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Essential knowledge 7 competences

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concurrent estate

The concept in property law which stipulates the rights and duties of two parties co-owning a property, and the various ways in which co-tenancy is possible.

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contract law

The field of legal principles that govern written agreements between parties concerning the exchange of goods or services, including contractual obligations and termination.

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insurance law

The law and legislation concerning the policies of transferring risks or losses from one party, the insured, to another, the insurer, in exchange for a periodic payment. This includes the regulation of insurance claims and the business of insurance.

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mortgage loans

The financial system of acquiring money by property owners or prospective property owners, in which the loan is secured on the property itself so that the property can be repossessed by the lender in the absence of payments due by the borrower.

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property law

The law and legislation that regulates all the different ways to handle property, such as the types of property, how to handle property disputes and property contract rules.

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risk management

The process of identifying, assessing, and prioritising of all types of risks and where they could come from, such as natural causes, legal changes, or uncertainty in any given context, and the methods for dealing with risks effectively.

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types of insurance

The various types of risk or loss transfer policies that exist and their characteristics, such as health insurance, car insurance or life insurance.

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Essential skills and competences 8 competences

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Sector-specific

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collect property financial information

Collect information concerning the previous transactions involving the property, such as the prices at which the property had been previously sold and the costs that went into renovations and repairs, in order to obtain a clear image of the property's value.

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monitor title procedures

Monitor the bundle of rights of a property and investigate all the parties involved in the current procedure, such as the transfer of a deed in the transfer of ownership of a property or the provision of all the documents serving as evidence of title, to ensure that all documentation and procedures occur according to legislation and contractual agreements.

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review closing procedures

Review the documentation and gather information on the closing process of assets trading, the step in which the ownership is officially transferred from one party to another, in order to verify whether all the procedures were compliant with legislation and that all contractual agreements were followed.

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analyse insurance risk

Analyse the probability and size of the risk that is to be insured, and estimate the value of the insured property of the client.

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analyse loans

Examine and analyse the loans provided to organisations and individuals through different forms of credit such as overdraft protection, export packing credit, term loan, and purchase of commercial bills.

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examine mortgage loan documents

Examine documents from mortgage borrowers or from financial institutions, such as banks or credit unions, relating to a loan secured on a property in order to examine the payment history of the loan, the financial state of the bank or borrower, and other relevant information in order to assess the further course of action.

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obtain financial information

Gather information on securities, market conditions, governmental regulations and the financial situation, goals and needs of clients or companies.

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perform contract compliance audits

Execute a thorough contract compliance audit, ensuring that goods or services are being delivered in a correct and timely fashion, checking for clerical errors or missed credits and discounts and starting procedures for cash recovery.

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Optional knowledge 3 competences

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insolvency law

The legal rules regulating the incapacity to pay debts when they fall due.

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insurance market

The trends and major driving factors in the insurance market, insurance methodologies and practices, and the identification of the major stakeholders in the insurance sector.

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real estate market

The trends concerning the buying, selling, or renting of property, including the land, buildings, and natural resources encompassed within the property; the categories of residential properties and properties for business purposes which such properties are traded in.

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Optional skills and competences 9 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

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consult credit score

Analyse the credit files of an individual, such as credit reports which outlines a person's credit history, in order to assess their creditworthiness and all the risks that would be involved in granting a person a loan.

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Cross-sector

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analyse insurance needs

Gather information about the insurance needs of a client, and give information and advice about all possible insurance options.

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communicate with banking professionals

Communicate with professionals in the field of banking in order to obtain information on a specific financial case or project for personal or business purposes, or on behalf of a client.

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examine credit ratings

Investigate and look for information on the creditworthiness of companies and corporations, provided by credit rating agencies in order to determine the likelihood of default by the debtor.

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handle financial disputes

Handle disputes between individuals or organisations, either public or corporate, which deal with financial matters, accounts, and taxation.

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interview bank loanees

Perform interviews with candidates requesting a bank loan for different purposes. Pose questions in order to test the goodwill and the financial means of candidates for paying back the loan.

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liaise with local authorities

Maintain the liaison and exchange of information with regional or local authorities.

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manage contract disputes

Monitor issues that arise between the parties involved in a contract and provide solutions in order to avoid lawsuits.

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register deeds

Register authenticated legal documents concerning the passing, affirmation, or confirmation of interests, rights, or properties with the appropriate authority or government in order to officiate the procedure and for taxation and declaration purposes.

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