Real Estate Researcher-Abstractor, Surplus, Overages, Tax Deeds, Title Search, Skip Tracing, Probate
Location: Remote
Schedule
80% on your own schedule/ 20% US Working Hours
Description
🌟 Real Estate Research Expert – Be the Force Behind Our Success
Location: Remote | Position Type: Full-Time | Compensation: Base Salary + Performance-Based Bonuses & Commissions
Industry: Real Estate Investment & Surplus Recovery | Platform: Salesforce-Powered – Top 1% Nationwide
🚀 Join the Best to Become the Best
At our core, we’re building the #1 real estate and surplus recovery platform in the industry—and we’re already in the top 1% nationally. We’re powered by Salesforce, giving our team best-in-class tools to work smarter, faster, and more effectively than anyone else in the business.
This is more than a job. It’s a high-impact opportunity to shape outcomes, help families recover what’s rightfully theirs, and grow with a mission-driven team that rewards initiative, hustle, and results.
As our Real Estate Research Expert, you are the analytical engine behind our acquisition and recovery operations. You’ll uncover hidden opportunities, track down rightful property owners, and enable real financial wins for our clients—and for our team. This role blends deep property research, data intelligence, skip tracing, and title mastery to fuel investment decisions and surplus fund claims.
You’ll start with a competitive base salary and grow into generous performance bonuses and commissions as your results drive team success.
Requirements
🎯 Target Market Focus Initial Focus: Florida Counties with Surplus Thresholds ≥ $20,000 Limited to ≤ 2 claimants per case for streamlined recovery Future Expansion: All of Florida + other U.S. states ✅ What You Bring Experience in real estate research, title, or surplus fund recovery Proficiency with skip tracing platforms and public record tools Analytical mindset and relentless attention to detail Self-starter attitude with the discipline to manage and prioritize leads Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRMs is a strong plus 🌟 What You’ll Gain A place on a mission-driven team shaping a fast-growing industry Career growth through performance-based incentives Access to elite tools, mentorship, and a collaborative team culture Ownership of outcomes—your success is our success Proven Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in real estate research, title checks, abstractor, skip tracing, and foreclosure leads. Title Examiner Certifications a plus Technical Skills: Property Research, Chain of Title with all documents history, O&E Report (Ownership & Encumbrance(, Lien Leads (Tax, Violation, HOA, PACE, Utility & Mechanics Lien, etc.). Foreclosure, Tax-Delinquent Leads, Probate, Divorce, Vacant Land Leads, Auction, County Clerk Records, etc.). Analytical Mindset: Strong ability to analyze complex data, identify patterns, and draw actionable conclusions. Attention to Detail: Exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to accuracy in all aspects of work. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and concisely. Self-Motivated: Ability to work independently in a remote environment while meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations. Real Estate Knowledge: Deep understanding of real estate laws, foreclosure processes, and surplus/overage recovery. SOFTWARE TOOLS EXPERIENCE: DataTree, Citrix App, Data Trace, PropertyRadar, Salesforce, Close.io, NetroOnline, Tapestry, Ancestry.com TitlePro247,GIS Map, TitlePoint, LandVision, LandID.Proficiency in real estate research tools and platforms (e.g., PropStream, LexisNexis, RealtyTrac, PropertyRadar, GIS Map Research,
Responsibilities
🧭 Key Responsibilities
As a Real Estate Research Expert, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, validating, and unlocking high-value opportunities in real estate and surplus recovery. Your core responsibilities include:
🔍 Title & Surplus Research
- Conduct advanced title and abstract searches to trace ownership, liens, probates, tax delinquencies, and encumbrances.
- Research surplus/overage opportunities by identifying eligible unclaimed funds and verifying rightful claimants.
- Continuously update aging leads and discover new surplus recovery opportunities in targeted counties.
🎯 Skip Tracing & Lead Verification
- Use advanced skip tracing tools and investigative logic to locate hard-to-find individuals (owners, heirs, trustees).
- Gather complete contact profiles including emails, phone numbers, addresses, and associated parties.
- Ancestry and Heir Search and discover including building family tree and using key tools like Obituary pulls, Ancestry.com , https://www.findagrave.com/
🏘️ Property & Foreclosure Lead Research
- Pull weekly leads for tax deeds, surplus, and real estate in target markets.
- Evaluate pre-foreclosure, foreclosure, and REO properties to identify high-potential assets for acquisition or recovery.
- Assist in creating closing packages, including drafting and recording deeds.
📞 Occasional Client Engagement
- Occasionally answer incoming lead calls and complete a client intake survey/questionnaire to assess opportunities.
- Occasionally conduct on-demand property valuation research for land, commercial, or residential properties (training provided).
📊 Reporting & Data Accuracy
- Maintain up-to-date, organized data in CRM systems.
- Present clear, actionable insights from your research findings to support team decision-making.
🎓 Ongoing Education & Training
We believe that elite performance stems from continuous growth. All team members receive complimentary access to our:
Advanced LMS (Learning Management System)
📚 Available 24/7 – On-demand video training across real estate research, surplus recovery, title work, skip tracing, client engagement, closing packages, and more.
🗂 Deed Drafting & Closing Support
- Draft and record deeds as needed for closings when performed in-house.
- Ensure all closing documents are accurate, compliant, and recorded timely.
Compensation
Base Salary $2.5-$11/hr + Performance-Based Bonuses & Commissions
