Escrow Officer

Taylor Morrison•Indiana ITS Office, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Escrow Officer working for Inspired Title Services, a builder affiliate account to Taylor Morrison’s title company, you are responsible to clear title and ensure compliance with the title commitment, real estate contract, and lender closing instructions while conducting the closings and disbursing funds.

Requirements

Two (2) years of escrow experience
If applicable, licensed and bonded in good standing in state located; and is required to adhere to any state licensing continuing education requirements
Proficient level of computer skills in title production and closing software (e.g. SoftPro, Ramquest, ResWare) including spreadsheet, word processing, and power point
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of the escrow/title industry field
Proficient in using communication tools such as phone and computer, including Microsoft Suite
Ability to manage key timeframes and strict deadlines
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device

Nice To Haves

Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement.

Responsibilities

Ability to perform all tasks of the Escrow Processor and Escrow Assistant
Work closely with internal/external partners and clients to complete the transaction
Prepare Closing Disclosure, the ALTA Settlement Statement and all other closing documents necessary for the transaction
Assist internal/external partners and clients with closing related questions
Collect all taxes due, HOA dues, and any delinquencies
Clear title requirements
Collaborate with management and underwriting to resolve various title issues, including but not limited to legal descriptions, easements, lot splits, vesting, all tax liens, abstracts of judgments, bankruptcies, boundary disputes, encroachments, list pendants, etc.
Secure all documents (corrective and others) that may be required for the issuance of the title insurance policy
Conduct or oversee the signing portion of the closing with the customer, realtor, lender and attorney
Oversee the issuance of checks, wires, bills, statements, receipts, and any other documents needed to ensure customer satisfaction
Prior to disbursement, confirm all funds are collected, all appropriate documents are checked for accuracy, signatures are collected, and acknowledgements and legal descriptions are correct
Prior to recording, verify all legal documents for correct acknowledgements, legal, and lien information
Prepare and ship closing packages: Assure that each package is complete and properly signed by all parties
Prepare documents for recording in different counties: Assure that documents sent for recording fulfill not only the recording regulations, but also the lenders' requirements
Prepare file for both loan and owners' policies
Prepare endorsements for policy, when applicable
Manage the entire real estate closing process, including compliance with real estate contracts, lender instructions, title requirements, company requirements and other written instructions
Perform other duties as assigned
Cooperate with and take direction from management
Participate in company sponsored seminars, meetings and training
Must be a notary public in state located
Must be of high integrity, technical competence and high moral character
Have customer services skills with engaging in a diverse ranges of homebuyer demographics
Must have an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
Must create a positive image of the company through a professional appearance, actions, and conduct to fellow employees and customers
Understand the escrow process to determine what steps need to be taken to transfer the title of property pursuant to the conditions called for in the real estate contract and lender instructions
Deliver outstanding customer service through clear verbal and written communication, collaborating effectively with both internal and external customers
Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community regularly and adhere to schedule
Ability to interact with customers, co-workers and management face to face, by phone or electronically
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
Ability to operate a motor vehicle if applicable
Comply with company policies and procedure
Ability to work overtime during busy seasons and fiscal year ends