Closing Associate - Montrose

Land Title•Montrose, CO

6d•$50,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

Land Title is seeking a Closing Associate to join our Montrose team. The Closing Associate is responsible for modeling and upholding Land Title's company culture. They are also completing closing transactions in refinance, resale (that may include market trend transactions such as short sales and foreclosures) and builder segments by determining requirements, clearing title, assembling, preparing and reviewing closing documents, and disbursing funds. The Closing Associate may take responsibility for the entire closing transaction while supporting and maintaining the primary closer’s book of business. This is an in-office position, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Valid Title License or ability to obtain this licensure within 90 days of hire
Valid Colorado Notary Commission or ability to obtain this licensure within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

Greet customers enthusiastically and professionally, either in person or over the phone, with emphasis on representing Land Title in a way which builds customer relationships and a positive corporate image
Answer customer inquiries in a timely and accurate manner
Build and maintain productive relationships with all customers; take responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty
Participate in department marketing activities which may include attending after-hours functions as requested or required
Act as liaison with all parties involved in the transaction, e.g. buyer, seller, listing agent, buyer agent, lender, attorney
Proactively communicate with customers on transactional issues while building relationships
Determine escrow requirements by reviewing and clarifying buyer, seller and lender instructions
Obtain clear title by ordering title reports, resolving title defects, satisfying existing liens and encumbrances against property or principals; provide a proactive approach in notifying customers of potential obstacles or issues
Review contract, pre-type, prepare and deliver balanced and error-free settlement statements
Prepare other required real estate documents
Prepare and deliver balanced and error-free settlement statements for lender approval using FHA, VA, and Conventional lending guidelines
Gather all file information required to close transaction
Prepare and organize lender loan and real estate documents in preferred order and copy for physical presentation
Review lender and real estate closing instructions for closing conditions, endorsements, and disbursement of proceeds
Review all closing documents for accuracy of names, address, and legal as outlined
Describe closing and lender documents according to Presentation Standards and obtain signatures, collect accurate amount of “Good Funds” and satisfy title and lender requirements
Claim wires and/or deposit “Good Funds"
Balance file; disburse funds and documents according to instructions from mortgage company, payoff lender, title and other appropriate parties
Proof recording documents for typographical errors, signatures, notaries, and/or recognize omission of data; record documents with appropriate state/county agency
Resolve all post-closing quality reconciliation issues
Assist in training new employees
Ensure workload is completed in timely manner by securing additional resources if needed
Coordinate with assistant in processing functions; establish and maintain a joint filing system for processing efficiency
Maintain and manage closing reports to office expectations
Identify opportunities for systems improvement
Proficient adoption of closing strategies
Perform other related duties as assigned by manager; overtime may be required at high volume
Partner with primary Closers to support and maintain book of business