Escrow Officer

D.R. Horton•Tysons, VA

About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking an Escrow Officer for its Financial Service Title—Escrow Department. The Escrow Officer is responsible for completing real estate closings (escrow) on time, as directed by the Branch Manager. The role handles routine residential resale, refinance, and builder escrow transactions, conducts customer closings, and performs related office and escrow-account duties. The position also solicits escrow and title business, develops relationships that support the company’s goodwill and future business, and trains and supervises employees in the Escrow Department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or four to six years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Notary.
Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette, basic accounting/bookkeeping procedures, basic real estate/escrow/title terminology, and English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Knowledge of the Century Title automation system, including keyboard proficiency.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks; understand and carry out verbal and written instructions; recognize and solve problems independently; ask for assistance when unable to proceed; operate office equipment; and move flexibly from task to task.

Responsibilities

Perform all tasks and functions of an Escrow Receptionist, Escrow Technician, and Assistant Escrow Officer.
Complete routine residential resale, refinance, or builder escrow transactions.
Prepare escrow instructions and amendments, when applicable.
Deposit escrow funds, prepare disbursements, and balance escrow-related accounts.
Perform general office functions as necessary.
Train Escrow Technicians and Assistant Escrow Officers.
Solicit escrow and title business from Realtors, lenders, builders, sellers, and buyers.
Establish and maintain relationships through social, professional, civic, and community groups to promote company goodwill and develop future business.
Conduct closings with customers.
Assist Senior Escrow Officers as necessary and as directed.
Perform other duties as required or requested by the supervisor.
Obtain and maintain escrow and/or title business while adhering to company policies and government regulations.
Directly supervise employees in the Escrow Department, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.