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Learn Real Estate Title Searching From Industry Professionals

Master the complete title search process through practical training, real-world examples, video instruction, and personal support.

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  • Personal instructor support
  • Trusted by thousands of students nationwide
Title search training
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Why This Skill Is In Demand

Title searching is a specialized skill that real estate professionals, investors, and attorneys rely on every day.

Career Opportunity

Build a rewarding career in a niche field with strong demand. Title searchers are needed by title companies, attorneys, and investors across the country.

Work Independently

Run your own title search business from home. Set your own hours, choose your clients, and enjoy the freedom of being your own boss.

Flexible Lifestyle

Work when and where you want. Title searching offers the flexibility to balance work with family, travel, or other pursuits.

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Learn From Someone Who Has Done It For Decades

William Stephen has spent over four decades in the title industry, founding and operating a successful title company while training thousands of students to master the art of title searching. His practical, no-nonsense approach cuts through the complexity and gives you the real-world skills you need to succeed.

  • 40+ years in the title industry
  • Founded and operated a title company
  • Trained thousands of students nationwide
  • Author of the industry's leading training manual
  • Recognized expert in property title research
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Course Overview

  • Course Title: Professional Certificate in Real Estate Title Abstracting
  • Instructor: William Paul Stephen
  • Delivery Method: 100% Online – Self-Paced
  • Course Length: Approximately 20-40 Hours
  • Certification: Certificate of Completion
  • Prerequisites: None
  • Continuing Education: Available where approved

What You'll Receive

  • Over 40 hours of professional instruction
  • 38 Comprehensive Learning Modules
  • 400+ Page Professional Reference Textbook
  • Downloadable Student Workbook
  • Real Courthouse Demonstrations
  • Sample Deeds
  • Sample Mortgages
  • Sample Probate Files
  • Sample Tax Records
  • Sample Title Reports
  • Practice Exercises
  • Downloadable Forms
  • Final Examination
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Lifetime Course Updates
  • Instructor Support

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to the Profession

  • What is Title Searching?
  • History of Land Ownership
  • Why Title Searches Matter
  • Career Opportunities
  • The Modern Title Industry
  • Becoming a Professional Abstractor

Module 2: Understanding Real Property

Students will learn:

  • Types of Property Ownership
  • Estates in Land
  • Surface Rights
  • Mineral Rights
  • Air Rights
  • Riparian Rights
  • Ownership Interests

Module 3: Legal Descriptions

Complete instruction covering:

  • Metes and Bounds
  • Government Rectangular Survey System
  • Lot and Block System
  • Reading Legal Descriptions
  • Common Errors
  • Practical Exercises

Module 4: Public Land Records

Students learn:

  • Why Public Records Exist
  • Recording Acts
  • Chain of Title
  • Priority of Recording
  • Public Notice

Module 5: Types of Title Searches

Including:

  • Full Search
  • Limited Search
  • Current Owner Search
  • Update Search
  • Purchase Money Search
  • Investor Search
  • Commercial Search

Module 6: The County Courthouse

Learn:

  • Courthouse Organization
  • Public Offices
  • Record Locations
  • Recording Procedures
  • Courthouse Etiquette

Module 7: The Tax Assessor's Office

Topics include:

  • Locating Property
  • Tax Maps
  • Parcel Numbers
  • Prior Deed References
  • Property Cards
  • GIS Systems

Module 8: The Tax Commissioner's Office

Learn how to locate:

  • Current Taxes
  • Delinquent Taxes
  • Tax Sales
  • Tax Liens
  • Assessment Information

Module 9: Clerk of Superior Court

Students learn:

  • Recording Systems
  • Deed Books
  • Mortgage Books
  • Electronic Records
  • Court Records

Module 10: Grantor and Grantee Indexes

Master:

  • Chain Building
  • Owner Research
  • Name Variations
  • Recording References
  • Search Techniques

Module 11: Building the Chain of Title

Complete instruction on:

  • Ownership History
  • Back Chaining
  • Forward Chaining
  • Missing Links
  • Quality Control

Module 12: Beginning the Title Search

Students perform an actual title search:

  • Starting at the Tax Assessor
  • Gathering Deed References
  • Building the Search
  • Time Saving Techniques

Module 13: Deeds

Detailed instruction on:

  • Warranty Deeds
  • Quitclaim Deeds
  • Executor's Deeds
  • Sheriff's Deeds
  • Tax Deeds
  • Trustee's Deeds
  • Correction Deeds

Module 14: Mortgages and Security Instruments

Students learn:

  • Mortgages
  • Security Deeds
  • Deeds of Trust
  • Assignments
  • Releases
  • Satisfactions

Module 15: Liens and Judgments

Including:

  • Federal Tax Liens
  • State Tax Liens
  • Mechanics Liens
  • HOA Liens
  • Child Support Liens
  • Judgment Searches

Module 16: Probate Research

Learn to search:

  • Estates
  • Wills
  • Administrations
  • Heirs
  • Guardianships
  • Conservatorships

Module 17: Civil Court Research

Topics include:

  • Divorces
  • Bankruptcies
  • Quiet Title Actions
  • Boundary Litigation
  • Condemnations

Module 18: Easements and Restrictions

Learn:

  • Utility Easements
  • Access Easements
  • Restrictive Covenants
  • Rights-of-Way
  • Encroachments

Module 19: Reading Plats and Surveys

Students master:

  • Plat Interpretation
  • Survey Symbols
  • Lot Dimensions
  • Boundary Lines
  • Encroachments

Module 20: Common Title Problems

Including:

  • Missing Deeds
  • Unreleased Mortgages
  • Probate Issues
  • Name Errors
  • Breaks in Chain

Module 21: Title Curative

Learn how professionals solve:

  • Title Defects
  • Missing Documents
  • Probate Problems
  • Corrective Deeds
  • Releases

Module 22: Preparing Professional Reports

Students create:

  • Ownership Reports
  • Title Reports
  • Chain Sheets
  • Curative Notes
  • Final Search Packages

Module 23: Commercial Title Searching

Including:

  • Shopping Centers
  • Office Buildings
  • Apartment Complexes
  • Industrial Property
  • ALTA Standards

Module 24: Title Insurance

Students learn:

  • Owner's Policies
  • Loan Policies
  • Title Commitments
  • Underwriting
  • Claims

Module 25: Advanced Title Examination

Topics include:

  • Complex Searches
  • Multi-Owner Properties
  • Corporate Ownership
  • Mineral Rights
  • Railroad Property

Module 26: Title Reports and Final Products

Create professional:

  • Abstracts
  • O&E Reports
  • Title Commitments
  • Client Reports

Module 27: Technology and Artificial Intelligence

Modern instruction on:

  • AI Tools
  • OCR
  • GIS
  • Electronic Recording
  • Digital Research
  • Cybersecurity

Module 28: Building Your Title Business

Students learn:

  • Starting a Business
  • Pricing Services
  • Finding Clients
  • Working From Home
  • Marketing

Module 29: Ethics and Professional Standards

Including:

  • Professional Ethics
  • Confidentiality
  • Client Relationships
  • Quality Control
  • Best Practices

Module 30: Real-World Case Studies

Students work through:

  • Residential Searches
  • Commercial Searches
  • Probate Cases
  • Foreclosures
  • Tax Sales
  • Curative Problems

Module 31: Specialized Title Searches

Learn:

  • Utility Projects
  • Oil & Gas
  • Mineral Rights
  • Government Contracts
  • Investor Research

Module 32: Multi-State Title Searching

Including:

  • State Law Differences
  • Recording Systems
  • Search Requirements
  • National Clients

Module 33: Building a National Title Company

Topics include:

  • Hiring Abstractors
  • Quality Control
  • Vendor Management
  • Scaling Operations

Module 34: Advanced Problem Solving

Master:

  • Difficult Title Issues
  • Research Strategies
  • Alternative Sources
  • Professional Judgment

Module 35: Operating a Home-Based Business

Students learn:

  • Office Setup
  • Technology
  • Organization
  • Productivity
  • Financial Management

Module 36: Marketing Your Business

Including:

  • Websites
  • SEO
  • Social Media
  • Networking
  • Client Development

Module 37: Continuing Education

Topics include:

  • Professional Development
  • Industry Changes
  • Technology Updates
  • Lifelong Learning

Module 38: Final Examination & Certification

Students complete:

  • Comprehensive Final Examination
  • Practical Title Search Review
  • Professional Certificate of Completion

Everything You Need To Succeed

Professional Training Manual

Comprehensive written guide covering every aspect of title searching.

Step-by-Step Video Lessons

Watch detailed video tutorials that walk you through real title searches.

Lifetime Course Access

Enroll once and access all course materials forever.

Real-World Examples

Learn from actual title search cases and examples.

Instructor Support

Get answers to your questions as you work through the material.

Business Start-Up Guide

Learn how to market your services and build your business.

Students Who Took Action

Good day, William,

I truly enjoy your title search videos posted to youtube and find them very informative.  In contrast, I wanted to know if you could outline how to perform a commercial title search and examination?  Thank you in advance for your assistance.  Also, please keep posting the videos, you are doing an exceptional job!

Best regards,
Richard Simon

YOU ARE DOING AN EXCEPTIONAL JOB!

Thank you for your dedication to teaching others on this matter. I will find this very useful and a hard safe to my investing. Thank again!
 
Alexander
Homes by Gazelle LLC

THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION!

Thank you so much for everything! I have begun my journey into this career, and I will be using every resource you have provided to assist in my success.

Thanks,

Bassel Hage

BASSEL HAGE

William,
 
Thanks so much for checking. Yes I am good getting on the course.
 
I am very impressed with your customer service and sincere caring about your clients.
 
Wow, I am promoting you and your course wherever I can. Today with the internet, its great, but many courses  use it as a surrogate to attempt to do all the work for them. You are remarkable in that you actually answer your phone. This e-mail you sent is another example of your commitment.
An you have done this years before the internet. If you even need an endorsement please give them my name.

I am very impressed!

I've learned a lot from this! I'm just loving it

Great course!

Thank you so much!

The course was great!  I appreciate your patience with me.
It has been quite an eventful year.

M. Hardin
 

The Course was Great!

I recently completed the online Learn Title Searching course and wanted to thank you so much for this excellent program. The course materials were clear and easy to use while listening to each lecture. You are an engaging and clear presenter which allowed me to pay close attention and understand the title abstracting process step by step without having to go back over information again and again in order to get it. The video showing you actually performing a search is priceless. I had a much better understanding of the different deed books and how to use them after watching you work through what is an iterative process requiring more attention to accuracy than speed. Thank you!

 

Maureen O'Reilly

Excellent Program!

Thank you!  I attend paralegal school after college and worked with closing attorneys for almost 20 years, but I never had the opportunity to go to the courthouse and search title.  We always had people that did that. However, I wrote the title opinions from their work and always wanted the chance to see how it was done.  I enjoyed the video of the search at the courthouse.  Very insightful!

 

L. Farr

Very Insightful!

Is This Course Right For You?

Career Changers

Looking for a new career path with flexibility and strong earning potential.

Real Estate Investors

Save money on title search fees and gain deeper insight before investing.

Stay-at-Home Parents

Earn income from home on your own schedule.

Retirees Seeking Income

Supplement retirement income with a flexible, low-stress career.

Got Questions? We Have Answers

The course is designed to take approximately 20-40 hours to complete all lessons and tests and required practice. However, if you aim to become a professional title abstractor, additional practice will be required. This involves spending several weeks working in the Deed Record Room and collaborating with your instructor to build confidence in the process.

Our team includes experienced title abstractors who are available to guide you through each step. One of the key benefits of our program is access to live assistance from a professional abstractor, ensuring you receive support whenever questions arise.

The online course is available for 90 days from your enrollment date. If you need additional time, please contact your instructor, as we are committed to ensuring your success. Additionally, our phone and email support are available indefinitely to assist you throughout your learning journey.

We offer free online and phone support throughout your training. If you have any questions or need clarification, simply email or call us, and we will walk you through the solution. This personalized assistance is included at no extra cost.

Yes, the information provided in this course is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or compliance advice. Due to variations in terminology and procedures across different states, the course content may not fully align with your state’s specific requirements.

We recommend consulting with a licensed attorney or compliance professional in your state for tailored advice. While we provide general training on state-to-state differences, we cannot guarantee that our procedures exactly match those used in your state.

If you have additional questions, feel free to contact us. We are here to support your learning and career development!

Yes, upon successfully completing the course, you will be able to print a Certificate of Completion for your records.

1. If you plan to work as an independent abstractor, you will need to obtain errors and omissions insurance.
2. If you work for a title company or attorney, you will typically be covered under their policy.

We can recommend reputable companies to help you secure the appropriate insurance.

As this is an educational course, no refunds are offered for any reason.

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