Escrow Officer

Taleo Social Sourcing•Panama City, FL

About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking an Escrow Officer for its Financial Service Title-Escrow Department. The role is responsible for timely completion of real estate closings (escrow) as directed by the Branch Manager. The Escrow Officer handles routine residential resale, refinance, and builder escrow transactions; prepares escrow instructions and amendments; manages escrow funds, disbursements, and account balancing; conducts customer closings; and supports business development and customer relationships. The role also performs the duties of an Escrow Receptionist, Escrow Technician, and Assistant Escrow Officer, and directly 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, English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and the Century Title automation system, including keyboard proficiency.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks; read, 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 the 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, planning and assigning work, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.