Escrow Officer

D.R. Horton•Panama City Beach, 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 the 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, conducts customer closings, and helps obtain and maintain escrow and title business while complying with Company policies and government regulations. The position also supervises employees in the Escrow Department and trains Escrow Technicians and Assistant Escrow Officers.

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 and bookkeeping procedures, basic real estate, escrow, and title terminology, English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and the Century Title automation system.
Keyboard proficiency.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks; 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 between tasks.

Responsibilities

Perform all tasks and functions of an 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 following Company policies and government regulations.
Supervise Escrow Department employees, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning and assigning work, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.