Escrow Officer - Commercial Transactions

Dream Finders Homes Inc • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The escrow officer performs advanced duties related to all facets of escrow processing. They are required to exercise exemplary independent judgement and to possess the knowledge and experience necessary to handle any situation that may arise during the escrow process.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent required
• Minimum of 3 years escrow-related experience required
• Knowledge of SoftPro preferred
• Exceptional communication skills -- both written and verbal
• Business fundamental: maintains privacy and confidentiality of company information, as well as that of customers and co-workers
• Critical thinking: uses logical thought processes to analyze and draw conclusions
• Customer focused: is pleasant, courteous and professional when dealing with internal and external customers or clients
• Decision maker: apply critical thinking skills to solve problems encountered in the workplace
• Dependable and reliable: displays responsible behaviors at work
• Initiative: demonstrates a willingness to work and seeks out new challenges
• Integrity: treats others with honesty, fairness and respect
• Planning and organizing: prioritizes work to manage time effectively and accomplish assigned tasks
• Team player: works effectively with others
• Technology: uses information technology and related applications to convey and retrieve information
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or bachelor's degree preferred
• Knowledge of SoftPro preferred

Responsibilities

• Ability to complete resale, refinance, or builder escrow transactions, including preparation of all documents associated with the processing and closing of escrow, conveyance of title, recording of documents, clearing of title requirements and issuance of title insurance
• Ability to read and understand title commitments
• Ability to resolve title issues (e.g., corrective deeds, vesting, federal tax liens, abstracts of judgment, bankruptcies, mineral rights, boundary disputes and encroachments)
• Understands real estate regulations and guidelines
• Follows company standards and practices when processing transactions, as well as applicable state laws and guidelines
• Coordinates the closing between all parties to the escrow
• Returns all calls, voicemails, and e-mails in a timely manner
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Maintains cordial relationship with lenders, developers, builders, buyers, and sellers to promote/solicit business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees