Escrow Assistant - Duluth, MN

Anywhere•Duluth, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is crucial for the successful completion of real estate transactions, acting as the central point of support for the closing representative. The Escrow Assistant is responsible for collecting, organizing, and processing all necessary documentation to ensure closings are completed on time and with minimal stress. This involves meticulous attention to detail in filing documents, processing payments, and resolving any discrepancies in paperwork. The position requires a friendly and expert approach to interactions with agents, buyers, sellers, lawyers, lenders, and surveyors, building confidence and ease for all parties involved.

Requirements

One to four years of escrow processing experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to keep parties updated and resolve issues.

Nice To Haves

Real estate industry experience in 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 client retention 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 real estate purchase contracts for completeness, requesting missing information, performing preliminary audits, determining or obtaining necessary items to clear a title, and preparing estimated closing statements for officer review.
Maintaining files, recording appropriate documentation, and sending checks after closing, as well as 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.