Escrow Assistant - Buffalo, MN
About The Position
This role is crucial for the successful completion of real estate transactions, acting as the central point of support for closing representatives. The Escrow Assistant is responsible for collecting, organizing, and processing all necessary documentation to ensure timely and stress-free closings. Attention to detail is paramount, including post-closing tasks like filing documents and issuing checks. The role requires problem-solving skills to address incomplete paperwork or incorrect details, and a friendly, expert demeanor to build confidence with agents, buyers, and sellers.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One to four years of escrow processing experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to keep agents, buyers, sellers, and all other parties updated on the process and to work with them to resolve issues.
Nice To Haves
- Real estate industry experience in the areas of title, escrow, real estate, or property management.
- Knowledge of front- and back-end processing procedures.
Responsibilities
- Providing outstanding assistance to the closing representative to ensure smooth sales and retain business through white glove service.
- Preparing loan documents for signing, including vesting amendments when applicable, presenting loan documents and other records for signing, returning loan documents to the lender after signing, and following up on funding conditions.
- Reviewing the real estate purchase contract for completeness and requesting any missing information.
- Performing a preliminary audit and determining or obtaining any necessary items to clear a title.
- Preparing estimated closing statements for officer review.
- Maintaining files, recording appropriate documentation, and sending checks once the closing is complete.
- Transmitting documents to the lender.
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with industry players to encourage them to choose the company as their first choice for escrow processing.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term and Long-term disability benefits, AD&D
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Paid Time Off to Include Holidays, Vacation Time, and Sick Time
- Paid Family & Paternity Leave
- Life Insurance
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
- Tuition reimbursement for approved programs
- Employee Referral Program
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health and Wellness Program and Incentives
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Resource Groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
