Hamna Siddique

Real Estate Title Search & US Property Tax Specialist

LinkedIn • Freelance

Feb 2022 - Jul 2026 • 4 yrs 5 mos

As an independent Real Estate Title Search & US Property Tax Specialist, I deliver high-fidelity, comprehensive public records research and data verification services tailored for international title insurance companies, escrow officers, real estate investors, and legal professionals. Leveraging a meticulous approach to property data management, my core objective is to uncover historical property ownership structures, verify municipal tax standings, and detect hidden legal liabilities that could compromise a property transaction or smooth title transfer. Key Areas of Expertise & Deliverables: * Comprehensive Chain of Title Examination: Expertly navigate modern title plants, property assessor databases, and official US county registry of deeds portals. Reconstruct complete ownership histories spanning 30 to 40 years, carefully auditing every transfer deed, deed of trust, and voluntary or involuntary transfer to ensure an unbroken chain. * Liens, Judgments & Encumbrances Identification: Execute rigorous public record searches to identify hidden financial encumbrances and legal risks. This includes meticulously isolating unreleased mortgages, municipal liens, federal/state tax liens, active mechanics' liens, civil court judgments, and property easements that pose title defects. * US Property Tax Data Verification & Certification: Specialize in the deep extraction and cross-referencing of residential and commercial property tax certificates directly from official municipal tax collectors. Audit current assessment values, millage rates, delinquency records, payment frequencies, and upcoming tax liabilities to compile standardized, bulletproof tax reporting templates. * Web Research : Utilize advanced public search syntax and cross-referencing techniques to cross-examine legal property descriptions, plat maps, parcel IDs (APN), and boundary records. Maintain a strict 100% accuracy rate to avoid critical underwriting errors or title claims down the line.

Quality Assurance & Operations Executive

Systems Limited • Temps plein

Nov 2020 - Feb 2022 • 1 yr 3 mos

As a Quality Assurance Executive at Systems Ltd, I spearheaded operational excellence and data integrity for high-priority international accounts. My core responsibility revolved around executing rigorous quality audits and precision-driven data verification workflows to ensure strict compliance with global service level agreements (SLAs). Key Contributions & Achievements: * Client Communication & Escalation Management: Acted as a primary point of contact for international corporate clients over professional email correspondence. Managed high-stress, rush orders, captured critical client feedback, and streamlined cross-departmental communications to resolve complex real-time operational issues swiftly. * Process Optimization & Documentation: Actively participated in high-level client calibration calls and strategic training sessions. Accountable for maintaining and updating comprehensive Process Books (RED books) and refining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) based on shifting client requirements and corporate addendums. * Team Leadership & Performance Tracking: Led daily operational huddles, conducted monthly product-related performance assessments, and acted as the first line of resolution for real-time team queries. Consistently monitored key metrics, delivering detailed performance standing reports directly to upper management. * Excellence Metrics: Maintained an unblemished track record of data accuracy and process adherence. Recognized for exceptional dedication by winning the prestigious "Employee of the Month" award four times and securing the "KPI Excellence Award" consecutively for 9 months