Escrow Officer

First American • Greenwood Village, CO

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About The Position

The Escrow Officer works with a team providing service and support in the homebuilder and new-construction real estate space. The role completes real estate escrow transactions, serves as a neutral liaison among buyers, sellers, and lenders, and works with Underwriting to monitor and mitigate company risk. It is responsible for properly accounting for and disbursing funds, completing closings and related documentation, and complying with regulatory requirements. The position also supports customer service and the timely completion of transactions.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of escrow-related experience as an Escrow Officer; homebuilder experience is preferred.
• Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication 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.
• Comfort working with technology and proprietary programs, and 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 Officer experience in the homebuilder space.

Responsibilities

• Grow and service the business by providing outstanding customer service.
• Complete simple and complex real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements and acting as a neutral liaison between buyers, sellers, and lenders.
• Work cross-functionally with Underwriting to monitor and mitigate risk to the company.
• 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 adhering to delivery dates and timelines.
• Prepare regular reports on escrow account status and provide them to parties involved in the transaction.
• Prepare legal documents for the closure of the sale.
• Comply with regulatory requirements and enforce adherence to those requirements.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and paid sick leave
• Employee stock purchase plan

What This Job Offers

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