Escrow Closer

HomeServices of America•Chesterfield, MO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Escrow Closer works as part of the closing team and interfaces directly with buyers and sellers. The role facilitates real estate closings by ensuring that all documents and balances needed to complete sales and mortgage transactions are properly prepared and executed. The Escrow Closer monitors upcoming transactions, reviews them for completeness and compliance, and ensures necessary information—including payoff, abstract, title evidence, reports, mortgage documentation, and other pertinent information—has been ordered and is accurate. This is an in-office position at the company’s Chesterfield, Missouri office, working Monday through Friday. The role may occasionally require extra hours during peak times of the month and travel when necessary. A title license may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong computer skills.
Superior communication skills, including presentation skills.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to work as a member of a team-oriented environment.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently under deadline pressure.
High degree of integrity; self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented; and a strong aptitude for figures.
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to travel when necessary.
A title license may be required.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of title closing experience is strongly preferred.
Marketing and sales skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and submit closed loan packages, deposits and disbursement documentation, recording packages, final policy packages, and/or commission packages to the appropriate departments or entities.
Respond promptly to returned or rejected mortgage or recording packages and to requests concerning closed loans to assist lenders.
Prepare transferring and mortgage documentation, HUD Settlement Statements, and other required miscellaneous documents.
Conduct closings, including explaining related documents and closing costs.
Examine title evidence for defects and take the necessary action to correct title defects.
Ensure title issues are resolved before closing.
Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.