Escrow Officer

First American•Greenwood Village, CO

3d•$27 - $36

About The Position

Work as part of a dynamic team providing service and support in the homebuilder and new-construction real estate space. The position supports the homebuilder real estate experience by helping employees and customers deliver solutions and results, with customer service as a primary focus. The Escrow Officer handles simple and complex real estate escrow transactions, coordinating between buyers, sellers, and lenders while ensuring funds and closing documents are handled in accordance with transaction terms and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

2–4 years of escrow-related experience as an Escrow Officer; homebuilder experience preferred.
Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers; ability to use various communication methods to meet customer expectations and build relationships.
Problem-solving ability, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to navigate internal and external resources to resolve issues.
Escrow Officer certification may be required depending on the state.
Comfort working with technology and proprietary programs, with the ability to adapt quickly to new software applications and technologies.
Ability to contribute to a team and work together to exceed customer expectations.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Escrow experience in the homebuilder industry.

Responsibilities

Grow and service the business by providing outstanding customer service.
Complete simple and complex real estate escrow transactions, determine requirements, and act as a neutral liaison between buyers, sellers, and lenders.
Work cross-functionally with Underwriting to monitor and mitigate company risk.
Ensure funds are properly accounted for and disbursed in accordance with contract terms.
Complete closings by reviewing, recording, and filing documents, including preparing and distributing final closing statements and title, while meeting delivery dates and timelines.
Prepare regular reports on escrow account status and provide them to the parties involved in the transaction.
Prepare legal documents for closing the sale.
Comply with regulatory requirements and ensure adherence to them.