Escrow Officer
About The Position
Reporting to the SVP, Escrow Operations, this position oversees the escrow process for real estate transactions, including the preparation, execution and delivery of escrow documents. This role is responsible for developing client relationships and determining escrow requirements while confirming all title issues have been cleared. This position reviews and approves escrow documents, administers closings, addresses and resolves client questions or concerns, balances escrow funds and coordinates with the funding team to ensure accurate disbursement of escrow funds. This role manages a high volume of real estate closings and escrow transactions and partners with various stakeholders including lenders, servicers, buyers, sellers, attorneys, real estate agents and brokers to ensure seamless real estate transactions, accurate disbursements and timely closings. Additionally, this position is responsible for ensuring compliance and adherence with all federal and state regulatory requirements throughout the transaction process.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- State escrow officer license, certification, or designation (as required by state law)
- 3+ years’ experience working in escrow title, real estate transactions, or escrow officer positions
- 2+ years’ experience preparing legal, escrow, and title documents used in conjunction with real estate transactions
- Strong knowledge of escrow procedures and regulations, and real estate transaction processes
- Prior experience in a client-facing role within a fast-paced work environment
- Previous successful experience in a sales or business development role
- Proficiency in escrow management software and closing platforms; Familiarity with AtClose software preferred
- Solid skills and experience in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong relationship-building and influencing skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Solid decision-making abilities coupled with sound judgment
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to prioritize numerous tasks and manage shifting priorities
- Client-focused with strong execution skills and results orientation
- High-level of precision with attention to detail and consistency
- Flexible, open to change, ability to learn new things quickly
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment and provide guidance for working groups
Responsibilities
- Oversees the escrow process for real estate transactions
- Prepares, executes, and delivers escrow documents
- Develops client relationships and determines escrow requirements
- Confirms all title issues have been cleared
- Reviews and approves escrow documents
- Administers closings
- Addresses and resolves client questions or concerns
- Balances escrow funds
- Coordinates with the funding team to ensure accurate disbursement of escrow funds
- Manages a high volume of real estate closings and escrow transactions
- Partners with various stakeholders to ensure seamless real estate transactions, accurate disbursements and timely closings
- Ensures compliance and adherence with all federal and state regulatory requirements throughout the transaction process
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- 401k Program with Employer Matching
- 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Wellness Initiatives
- Employee Assistance Program
- Eligible for Hybrid Work Schedule with Remote Flex Days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
