[Core] [48% incumbents] Examine documentation such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, plat books, maps, contracts, and agreements to verify factors such as properties' legal descriptions, ownership, or restrictions.
  DWAs: Evaluate information related to legal matters in public or personal records. | Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Examine individual titles to determine if restrictions, such as delinquent taxes, will affect titles and limit property use.
  DWAs: Evaluate information related to legal matters in public or personal records.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Copy or summarize recorded documents, such as mortgages, trust deeds, and contracts, that affect property titles.
  DWAs: Prepare legal documents.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Verify accuracy and completeness of land-related documents accepted for registration, preparing rejection notices when documents are not acceptable.
  DWAs: Evaluate information related to legal matters in public or personal records. | Prepare legal documents.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Prepare lists of all legal instruments applying to a specific piece of land and the buildings on it.
  DWAs: Prepare legal documents.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Read search requests to ascertain types of title evidence required and to obtain descriptions of properties and names of involved parties.
  DWAs: Read documents to gather technical information.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Confer with realtors, lending institution personnel, buyers, sellers, contractors, surveyors, and courthouse personnel to exchange title-related information or to resolve problems.
  DWAs: Meet with individuals involved in legal processes to provide information and clarify issues. | Confer with court staff to clarify information.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Enter into record-keeping systems appropriate data needed to create new title records or to update existing ones.
  DWAs: Update computer database information. | Enter information into databases or software programs.

[Supplemental] [48% incumbents] Prepare and issue title commitments and title insurance policies, based on information compiled from title searches.
  DWAs: Prepare legal documents.

[Supplemental] [48% incumbents] Assess fees related to registration of property-related documents.
  DWAs: Estimate costs of products, services, or materials.

[Supplemental] [48% incumbents] Summarize pertinent legal or insurance details, or sections of statutes or case law from reference books for use in examinations or as proofs or ready reference.
  DWAs: Collect evidence for legal proceedings. | Evaluate information related to legal matters in public or personal records. | Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making.

[Core] [47% incumbents] Obtain maps or drawings delineating properties from company title plants, county surveyors, or assessors' offices.
  DWAs: Obtain property information. | Compile data or documentation.

[Core] [47% incumbents] Retrieve and examine real estate closing files for accuracy and to ensure that information included is recorded and executed according to regulations.
  DWAs: Obtain property information. | Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information. | Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations.

[Supplemental] [47% incumbents] Determine whether land-related documents can be registered under the relevant legislation, such as the Land Titles Act.
  DWAs: Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making. | Evaluate applicable laws and regulations to determine impact on organizational activities.

[Core] [46% incumbents] Prepare reports describing any title encumbrances encountered during searching activities and outlining actions needed to clear titles.
  DWAs: Prepare legal documents.

[Supplemental] [46% incumbents] Direct activities of workers who search records and examine titles, assigning, scheduling, and evaluating work, and providing technical guidance as necessary.
  DWAs: Coordinate legal schedules or activities.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.12 lvl:3.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Writing (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  English Language (imp:3.61 lvl:3.57) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Law and Government (imp:3.53 lvl:4.05) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Administrative (imp:3.15 lvl:4.42) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.11 lvl:2.99) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.01 lvl:3.31) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Mathematics (imp:2.61 lvl:3.17) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Production and Processing (imp:2.31 lvl:2.28) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Geography (imp:2.31 lvl:2.65) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Education and Training (imp:1.99 lvl:2.11) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Administration and Management (imp:1.83 lvl:2.09) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.77 lvl:1.55) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Communications and Media (imp:1.72 lvl:1.08) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Telecommunications (imp:1.62 lvl:0.87) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.56 lvl:0.69) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Transportation (imp:1.53 lvl:1.19) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Public Safety and Security (imp:1.49) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.48) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Design (imp:1.33) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.26) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Psychology (imp:1.22) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.18) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.13) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Building and Construction (imp:1.09) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Mechanical (imp:1.09) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Physics (imp:1.09) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Chemistry (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Biology (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Foreign Language (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Fine Arts (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Near Vision (imp:3.50 lvl:4.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Selective Attention (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Far Vision (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Originality (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Visualization (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Number Facility (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Time Sharing (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Depth Perception (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.70 lvl:5.41) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.62 lvl:4.92) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Working with Computers (imp:4.54 lvl:3.57) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Processing Information (imp:4.40 lvl:5.14) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.28 lvl:5.10) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.26 lvl:4.69) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.12 lvl:4.19) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.11 lvl:4.35) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.09 lvl:4.36) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.85 lvl:4.56) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.85 lvl:4.09) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.85 lvl:4.48) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.85 lvl:4.00) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.52 lvl:4.32) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.33 lvl:3.01) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.92 lvl:2.56) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.81 lvl:2.69) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.76 lvl:3.10) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.72 lvl:2.58) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.69 lvl:2.53) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.68 lvl:2.57) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.60 lvl:1.98) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.56 lvl:2.52) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.44 lvl:2.69) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.43 lvl:2.09) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.34 lvl:2.14) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.32 lvl:2.35) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.27 lvl:2.23) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.22 lvl:1.96) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.13 lvl:2.92) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.05 lvl:1.99) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.00 lvl:1.63) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:1.94 lvl:1.75) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:1.77) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:1.74 lvl:1.03) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.73 lvl:0.97) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.57 lvl:1.26) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.45) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.38) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.32) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.31 lvl:0.81) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.56) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:2.43) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity (imp:2.17) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Integrity (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.10) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.01) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Cautiousness (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.97) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Cooperation (imp:0.92) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.89) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.81) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Self-Control (imp:0.80) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Sincerity (imp:0.50) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Initiative (imp:0.35) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Humility (imp:0.27) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.05) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.12) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Optimism (imp:-0.16) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Empathy (imp:-0.17) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Adaptability (imp:-0.28) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.41) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.47) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Time Management (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Persuasion (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Negotiation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Instructing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Programming (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Technology Design (imp:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 48,580
  annual_median    : $58,650
  annual_pct10     : $38,170
  annual_pct25     : $47,420
  annual_pct75     : $74,810
  annual_pct90     : $90,830
  annual_mean      : $62,350
  hourly_median    : $28.20

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Colorado ($77,600)
  lowest_state     : Louisiana ($38,470)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.017x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (48 total) ---
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   20,950  median: $  56,410
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:   15,970  median: $  62,110
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    3,290  median: $  59,270
  Retail Trade                             emp:    1,510  median: $  45,020
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    1,020  median: $  61,780
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:      990  median: $  85,730
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      560  median: $  56,790
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      530  median: $  47,180
  Construction                             emp:      320  median: $  74,000
  Utilities                                emp:      100  median: $  95,300

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (11 total) ---
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   20,950  median: $  56,410
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:   15,970  median: $  62,110
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    3,290  median: $  59,270
  Retail Trade                             emp:    1,510  median: $  45,020
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    1,020  median: $  61,780
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:      990  median: $  85,730
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      560  median: $  56,790
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      530  median: $  47,180
  Construction                             emp:      320  median: $  74,000
  Utilities                                emp:      100  median: $  95,300

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T21:03:03.070696Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Title search (similarity: 0.4364)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Title_search
  QID: Q7810134
  Extract: In real estate business and law, a title search or property title search is the process of examining public records and retrieving documents on the history of a piece of real property to determine and confirm property's legal ownership, and find out what claims or liens are on the property. A title 

  Title: Full-text search (similarity: 0.3729)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Full-text_search
  QID: Q83540
  Extract: In text retrieval, full-text search refers to a set of techniques for searching a single computer-stored document or a collection in a full-text database. Full-text search is distinguished from searches based on metadata or on specific parts of documents, such as titles, abstracts, selected sections

  Title: Women in the United States (similarity: 0.2609)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q17514041
  Extract: The legal status of women in the United States has advanced significantly over the past two centuries, but not yet equal to that of men in comparison to other high-income democracies.

  Title: Title insurance (similarity: 0.4483)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Title_insurance
  QID: Q7810126
  Extract: 
Title insurance is a form of indemnity insurance, predominantly found in the United States and Canada, that insures against financial loss from defects in title to real property and from the invalidity or unenforceability of mortgage loans. Unlike some land registration systems in countries outside

  Title: Citation index (similarity: 0.1754)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citation_index
  QID: Q206290
  Extract: A citation index is a kind of bibliographic index, an index of citations between publications, allowing the user to easily establish which later documents cite which earlier documents. A form of citation index is first found in 12th-century Hebrew religious literature. Legal citation indexes are fou

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Comprehensive O*NET data provides detailed task, skill, and knowledge profiles. BLS wage data is current and specific. The occupation has clear boundaries and well-defined responsibilities in the real estate and legal sectors.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T16:46:24.737380+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,682
tokens_output        : 4,228
cost_usd             : $0.046028
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : While no exact Wikipedia match exists for this occupation, the 'Title search' entry describes the core process these professionals perform in examining property ownership records. The 'Title insurance' entry provides context for one of the key outputs of their work.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers are legal support professionals who research and verify property ownership records to ensure clear title transfers in real estate transactions. They examine documentation such as mortgages, liens, judgments, and contracts in public and private records to identify any restrictions or issues that could affect property titles. These professionals prepare abstracts, title commitments, and insurance policies based on their research findings.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves searching through courthouse records, plat books, and digital databases to trace property ownership history and identify potential title defects. They examine mortgages, trust deeds, easements, and tax records to verify that properties have clear titles free of encumbrances. Much of their time is spent documenting findings, preparing abstracts that summarize relevant legal instruments, and entering data into record-keeping systems. They regularly communicate with real estate agents, lenders, attorneys, and courthouse personnel to clarify information and resolve title issues. When problems are discovered, they prepare rejection notices or work with stakeholders to clear title defects before transactions can proceed.

WHO THRIVES:
Professionals who excel in this field possess strong attention to detail and dependability, as evidenced by the top work styles emphasizing accuracy and reliability. The role requires excellent reading comprehension and written communication skills to interpret complex legal documents and prepare clear abstracts and reports. Individuals with conventional personality traits (RIASEC C:6.74) who prefer structured, detail-oriented work will find this role particularly suitable. Critical thinking and deductive reasoning abilities are essential for analyzing property records and identifying potential title issues that could impact real estate transactions.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require only a high school diploma (60.3% of workers), making this an accessible entry point into the legal and real estate fields. Some employers prefer candidates with post-secondary certificates in paralegal studies, real estate, or related fields (13.4% hold certificates). On-the-job training is common, where new hires learn to navigate specific record-keeping systems and understand local property laws. Knowledge of administrative procedures, basic computer skills, and familiarity with legal terminology provide a strong foundation for entry.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
This role often serves as a stepping stone to higher-level positions in real estate, title insurance, or legal support. Experienced title examiners may advance to senior examiner roles, title officer positions, or escrow officer roles with increased responsibilities for complex transactions. Some professionals transition to paralegal positions, real estate appraisal, or move into management roles within title companies. The detailed knowledge of property law and real estate transactions gained in this role provides valuable experience for careers in real estate sales, mortgage lending, or legal services.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 48,580 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $58,650 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. Geographic wage variation is significant, ranging from $38,470 in Louisiana to $77,600 in Colorado, reflecting regional differences in real estate markets and cost of living. Employment is concentrated in Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (20,950 workers), Finance and Insurance (15,970 workers), and Real Estate sectors. Job demand correlates with real estate transaction volume, making employment somewhat cyclical with housing market conditions. The role offers stable employment in markets with active real estate activity.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Many routine research and documentation tasks face moderate automation risk as digital record systems and automated search tools become more sophisticated. However, the critical thinking required to analyze complex title issues, interpret legal documents, and communicate with stakeholders provides protection against full automation. The role is likely to evolve toward higher-value activities requiring human judgment while routine data entry and basic searches become increasingly automated.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Paralegals and Legal Assistants (23-2011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require high-level reading comprehension, legal knowledge, and document preparation skills with similar importance ratings.
    data: Reading Comprehension (4.1 imp)
    data: Law and Government knowledge (3.5 imp)
    data: Document preparation tasks
  [knowledge_overlap] Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate (13-2023.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both occupations require understanding of real estate records, property descriptions, and geographic knowledge for property evaluation.
    data: Geography knowledge (2.3 imp)
    data: Real estate documentation tasks
    data: Property analysis activities
  [task_similarity] File Clerks (43-4071.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles emphasize getting information, documenting/recording information, and working with record-keeping systems.
    data: Getting Information (4.7 imp)
    data: Documenting/Recording Information (4.6 imp)
    data: Administrative knowledge (3.1 imp)
  [riasec_cluster] Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks (43-9041.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations have high Conventional RIASEC scores and involve processing documentation for insurance-related purposes.
    data: Conventional RIASEC score (6.74)
    data: Document processing tasks
    data: Insurance policy preparation
  [job_zone] Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (43-4031.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both are Job Zone 2 occupations requiring similar preparation levels and involving public record management.
    data: Job Zone 2 classification
    data: Public records examination
    data: Government documentation processes

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['title examiner', 'abstractor', 'title searcher', 'title clerk', 'abstract clerk', 'title researcher', 'property records', 'title insurance']
  exclude_keywords : ['appraiser', 'assessor', 'paralegal', 'court reporter', 'real estate agent']
  title_patterns   : ['Title Examiner', 'Abstractor', 'Title Searcher', 'Abstract Clerk', 'Title Clerk']
  common_variations: ['title examiners', 'abstractors', 'title searchers', 'abstract searchers', 'title researchers', 'property title examiners', 'real estate abstractors', 'title abstractors']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'legal', 'title', 'equipment', 'property', 'documents', 'real', 'principles', 'materials', 'estate', 'records', 'activities', 'includes', 'control', 'objects', 'problems', 'ideas', 'titles', 'needed']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01456  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01317  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
legal                      30  0.01040  dwas                 dwas:50%  inference:27%  onet_tasks:10%
title                      30  0.01040  inference            inference:47%  onet_tasks:27%  wikipedia:27%
equipment                  22  0.00763  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
property                   19  0.00659  inference            inference:37%  wikipedia:32%  onet_tasks:16%
documents                  19  0.00659  dwas                 dwas:37%  onet_tasks:26%  wikipedia:21%
real                       17  0.00589  inference            inference:76%  wikipedia:18%  onet_tasks:6%
principles                 16  0.00555  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  16  0.00555  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  dwas:38%
estate                     15  0.00520  inference            inference:87%  onet_tasks:7%  wikipedia:7%
records                    14  0.00485  inference            inference:43%  dwas:29%  onet_tasks:14%
activities                 14  0.00485  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  onet_tasks:14%  dwas:14%
includes                   12  0.00416  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    12  0.00416  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00416  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problems                   11  0.00381  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  onet_tasks:9%  inference:9%
ideas                      11  0.00381  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
titles                     10  0.00347  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:60%  wikipedia:20%  inference:20%
needed                     10  0.00347  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  onet_tasks:20%  dwas:10%
insurance                  10  0.00347  wikipedia            wikipedia:40%  inference:40%  onet_tasks:20%
personal                   10  0.00347  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  dwas:40%
public                     10  0.00347  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:40%  dwas:40%  wikipedia:10%
body                       10  0.00347  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
relevant                    9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  dwas:33%  onet_tasks:11%
actions                     9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
procedures                  9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
services                    9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:22%  dwas:11%
techniques                  9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
resources                   9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                 9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
providing                   8  0.00277  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
understand                  8  0.00277  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
needs                       8  0.00277  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
monitoring                  8  0.00277  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00277  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                   8  0.00277  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
human                       8  0.00277  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%