Escrow Officer/ Transaction Manager - commercial real estate

Northwest Title•Grandview, OH

About The Position

If you're looking for a meaningful career, you might find it at Northwest! NOTE: This role requires at least one year of experience working in the Real Estate Title industry or related experience in a law firm. As a part of our commercial real estate title team, this role also requires commercial processing experience. What does an Escrow Officer/Transaction Manager do at Northwest? A Transaction Manager manages a “file” (title order), from beginning to end. This role does not include supervisory or management duties overseeing other team members. They are responsible for accurately closing and disbursing files under a deadline while providing excellent, professional service to our clients. Transaction Managers understand all parts of the real estate transaction and are on the front lines of communication with our clients. They're responsible for working with other departments to get the file closed; however, they are ultimately responsible for the overall successful outcome.

Requirements

This role requires at least one year of experience working in the Real Estate Title industry or related experience in a law firm.
As a part of our commercial real estate title team, this role also requires commercial processing experience.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year experience in a similar role in a real estate title company
Proven organization and communication skills
Experience coordinating communication across multiple channels and people
Ability to multi-task and work quickly but accurately
Quality communication skills via email, phone, video, and in-person, including proper grammar and spelling

Responsibilities

Acts as the first and primary point of contact with our clients, responsible for ensuring an excellent client experience.
Coordinates communication with realtors, lenders, attorneys, buyers, sellers, members, etc., to prepare for closing.
Ensures that all items on a title insurance commitment are resolved before closing: clears title defects and obtains documentary proof to resolve a defect or obtain signatures on documents needed to insure marketable title.
Prepares the Closing Disclosure and/or Settlement Statement, compliant with the purchase contract, lender closing instructions, and federal/state requirements.
Perform closing and settlement functions per company standards.
Create or maintain business relationships with realtors and lenders for the continued success of our business.