Closing Agent

THE ST JOE COMPANY•Panama City Beach, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform residential real estate closings for the full-service title and escrow team for the title agency of The St. Joe Company responsible for the closings of Latitude Margaritaville Watersound. Complete routine residential closing transactions for a new home community.

Requirements

Knowledge of the TRID CFPB rules and regulations is required.
Must have a good understanding of Florida real estate closing procedures.
High level of proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel.
Florida Notary Public required or ability to obtain.
Ability to operate normal office equipment.
Extensive use of a computer.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience preferred, not required.
A minimum of 3-5 years of real estate transactional experience with residential closings preferred.
Florida Licensed Title Agent for a minimum of 3 years preferred, not required.
Qualia or other closing software experience is a plus.
Outstanding organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills with a positive, energetic, flexible and customer service-oriented attitude.
Ability to proactively address and resolve issues.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks.
Must be able to read, understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
Must be flexible and able to move from task to task.
Must be comfortable asking for assistance when not able to proceed

Responsibilities

Ability to handle the entire real estate closing process including compliance with real estate contracts, lender instructions, title requirements, research and other conditions.
Work with internal and external customers to manage all aspects of sale, resale, and financing transactions.
Review and understand real estate conveyance documents.
Review title insurance commitments and related documents.
Collaborate with lenders, real estate agents, lawyers and other company offices on transactional issues encountered on specific transactions.
Deposit escrow funds, prepare disbursements and balance all escrow related accounts.
Autonomously resolve closing and title related issues.
Maintain closing files.
Prepare and review reports for accuracy.
All other duties as assigned