Escrow Officer - Columbus, OH office or Remote

We are an innovative Title Company. • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Escrow Officer handles escrow and real estate title settlement work and must have at least five years of hands-on, industry-related experience. The role requires an in-depth understanding of the title and settlement process, title clearance, real estate regulations and guidelines, and document preparation. The position is based in the Columbus, Ohio office or may be performed remotely.

The Escrow Officer communicates with lenders, agents, buyers, and sellers; prepares closing documents and settlement materials; assists with title-curative documentation and seller authorizations and payoffs; balances files; and prepares them for disbursement. The role is expected to consistently close at least 35 files per month during the season and to follow company policies and guidelines.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of industry-related experience.
• High school diploma required.
• In-depth understanding of the real estate title and settlement process.
• Experience with title and escrow in Ohio.
• Strong computer and typing skills, including Microsoft Office, email programs, and internet browsers.
• Telephone skills, including a pleasant phone voice and etiquette.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing using standard English.
• Ability to adapt to new, different, or changing requirements.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality of company and customer information and comply with intellectual property laws.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Customer-focused, courteous, and professional conduct with internal and external customers.
• Dependability, reliability, initiative, and integrity.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively.
• Ability to understand work-related written materials and apply them to work situations.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and as part of a team.
• Physical ability to perform repetitive keyboard use, bending, sitting, squatting, and simple grasping.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with lenders, agents, buyers, and sellers in a timely and professional manner.
• Prepare buyer and seller closing documents.
• Become proficient in closing software, including SoftPro and FTE Connect.
• Prepare settlement statements, closing disclosures, and lender packages.
• Assist in obtaining seller authorizations, payoffs, and other items.
• Assist in obtaining documentation for title curative work.
• Balance each file and prepare it for disbursement.
• Consistently close a minimum of 35 files per month during the season.
• Adhere to company policies and guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED