Joseph Barker, RL Contact Info: (404) 457-9631 Email

Joseph Barker, RL Contact Info: (404) 457-9631 Email:[email protected]

Address: 3653 Fountain Mist Drive #201, Tampa, Fla. 33614

Summary

Highly motivated, self-starter and detail oriented real estate professional, with over 30 years of real estate research, real estate brokerage, appraisal, and title insurance experience. Expertise includes:  Title Abstract  Microsoft office suite( Word, Excel)  Title Curative  RealEC  Right of Way Searches  Netronline  Mineral, coal and surface Searches  RealQuest  HBP Searches  Ortris Vinca  Appraisal Valuation  CureClose  Real Estate Brokerage  ResWare  Gators  AIM+

Professional Experience

Stewart Title Company, Tampa, Florida (June 22, 2015 – present) Title Examiner/Researcher

 Abstracts documents on title orders within company guidelines to determine the condition of the title and insurability of the property.  Performing basic title searches, verifying, reviewing and compiling information including but not limited to geographic information property surveys and legal descriptions, title orders, customer information, ownership histories, physical address, etc. which involves the return of a set of documents reflecting the history of a property.  Review and update title commitment from abstract search  Updates title and judgment searches and ensures timely processing of abstract documents.  Answers questions and inquiries regarding process, procedures and transactions, as needed.  Submits details for examination of the title and provide updates to appropriate parties.  Utilizes various documents, files, websites, and title search software.  Recommends and advise management on process improvement and impact of change and leads initiatives to improve process and service/products.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Contract Land Staff, LLC. Sugar Land, Texas (October 2014 – February 2015) Sr. Title Agent – Livingston County, Genesee County, MI Lapeer County, MI

 Provide the client with 40+ year chain of title.  Verify current ownership.  Check for liens, judgments, mortgages, encumbrances and title deficiency.  Check property taxes .  Provide client with Limited Title Certificate.  Draft legal description from metes and bound to determine accuracy  Provide Client with Chain of Title Report Realty Network Services, LLC, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Ohio Abstractor – Oil and Gas Industry (July 15, 2013 – September 2014) Noble County, OH Butler County, PA (February 2010-September 2012) Guernsey County, OH Tioga County, PA (April 2008- January 2009) Trumbull County, OH Washington County, PA Portgage County, OH Westmoreland County, PA Richmond County, MD Belmont County, OH Cambria County, PA Hamilton County, TN Washington County, OH Stark County, OH Roane County, TN

Title searches and Abstract title for mineral rights and surface title in the Appalachian Basin/Marcellus/Utica Shale regions  150 year title searches  Prepare run sheets  Mineral and lease reports  Ownership reports  Certified Title  Deed Plotting  Title Diagram  Due Diligence  Right of Way  HBP

Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, Akron, Ohio (October 2012 – June 21, 2013) Superior Staffing, Akron, Ohio (for Old Republic Title) Instant Title Research Associate Provide research and review of national residential properties for determination of the issuance of title insurance commitment coverage.  Research and review of transaction history for residential real estate properties to determine issuance for title commitment insurance coverage.  Review credit reports against property transaction history and county tax records looking for any discrepancies.  Examine title commitments for errors and omissions against abstractor property search reports.  Manage high volume queue of orders for refinances in multiple states in a team-based environment.  Work together with multiple internal teams clearing title issues.  Review credit reports to verify if order will meet the instant title requirements, such as verifying legal description, credit scores, any liens or judgments, etc.  Research title standards from various states.  Provide current owner's deed and taxes.  Provide 24 month deed chain.  Provide working knowledge of current real property law and title underwriting standards.  Process the order for typist to type the title commitment.

Urban Settlement Services, LLC, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Appraisal/Title Operations Manager (February 2009- January 2010) Review various types of appraisal and title reports nationwide.  Establish policy and procedures to ensure efficient workflow.  Order appraisals and title reports.  Perform review of appraisals and title reports.  Contact Appraisers and Title Examiners to ensure reports are within the ULSA policies and procedures.  Contact Appraisers and Title Examiners on a daily basis to ensure orders are delivery in a timely manner.  Investigates customers and service provider questions, concerns and issues.  Type appraisals and title reports to be sent to customer.  Prepare invoice to be sent to customer.  Due Diligence

Realty Network Services, LLC, Atlanta, Georgia Abstractor (September 1986- March 2008) Responsible for the operation and management of a residential and commercial real estate abstract company’  Direct experience in the execution, practice and supervision of lease acquisition, title curative and right of way work.  Research easement acquisition for major utility companies, Dept. of Transportation and Fulton County Government.  Title searches for real estate attorneys in the metro Atlanta, Georgia area.

 Conduct and supervise title exams involving mineral rights in the Central Georgia counties.  Conduct and coordinated title work involving timber leases in Central and South Georgia counties.  Conduct and supervise title work associated with tax sales for Atlanta/Fulton county government. Realty Network Services, LLC, Atlanta, Georgia Real Estate Broker (September 1986- March 2008) Supervise real estate agents in the residential, commercial and multi-family real estate.  Prepare, review and negotiate sales and listings contracts.  Arrange financing for potential buyers.  Provide escrow account for buyers and sellers. Attend real estate closing. Real Estate Appraiser Provide real estate appraisals for conforming and non-conforming loans.  Prepare estimate of value for property owners, buyers, agents, lenders, landlords, tenants, and various agencies of the government, using the informal and formal reports.  Prepare appraisal and land planning services for developers.  Provide market monitoring service for developers  Provide housing demand analysis for brokers

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Chattanooga, Tennessee Abstractor (September 1978 – August 1986) Responsible for title searches for right of way projects.  Provide the corporate Attorney’s with 100 year chain of title.  Verify current ownership.  Check for liens, judgments, mortgages, encumbrances and title deficiency.  Check property taxes and assessment.  Provide title opinion for the corporate Attorney’s to review.  Draft legal description from metes and bound to determine accuracy taken from the survey.  Title curative Education

B.S. – Education - from Tennessee Wesleyan College, Athens, Tennessee – 1979 Barney Fletcher Real Estate and Appraisal School GMAC – Metro Brokers Real Estate School for Commercial and Business Brokerage

Professional Development

Registered Landman – Certification No. 92370 Oil and Gas Landman Online Training Course Due Diligence for Oil and Gas Properties - Home Study Course AAPL Member# 92370 Real Estate Broker – License No. B126973 (GA.) Registered Real Property Appraiser – License No. R006304 (GA) Certified Commercial Broker Certified Business Broker Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Military: Army (1973-1976) Personal References

Adam Josephson – Team Leader – Oil and Gas industry in Ohio – 315-369-8742 William Price, Attorney – Team Leader – Oil and Gas industry in Pa. and Ohio – 404-932-0460 Matthew Farmer – Project Manager, Oil and Gas industry in Ohio. – 740-304-1888 Alex Morris – Co-Worker – Right of Way Industry in Michigan – 205-601-7138 Debbie Carlos, Co-Worker – Oil and Gas industry in Pa. – 936-223-1260

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