Escrow Officer

Dream Finders Homes • Addison, TX

7d

About The Position

The Escrow Officer performs advanced duties across all facets of escrow processing. The role requires a high degree of independent judgment and the knowledge and experience to handle situations that may arise during the escrow process. The position coordinates closings among escrow parties, processes transactions in accordance with company standards and applicable laws, and maintains professional relationships with realtors, lenders, builders, buyers, and sellers.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of escrow experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of company, customer, and coworker information.
• Use logical thought processes to analyze issues and draw conclusions.
• Provide pleasant, courteous, and professional service to internal and external customers or clients.
• Apply critical thinking to make decisions and solve workplace problems.
• Demonstrate dependable and reliable behavior at work.
• Show initiative and willingness to seek out new challenges.
• Treat others with honesty, fairness, and respect.
• Plan and prioritize work to manage time effectively and accomplish assigned tasks.
• Work effectively with others as a team player.
• Use information technology and related applications to convey and retrieve information.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of SoftPro.

Responsibilities

• Complete routine residential resale, refinance, or builder escrow transactions, including document preparation and accurate preparation and submission of the closing disclosure.
• Read and understand title commitments.
• Resolve title issues, including corrective deeds, vesting, federal tax liens, abstracts of judgment, bankruptcies, mineral rights, boundary disputes, and encroachments.
• Understand real estate regulations and guidelines.
• Follow company standards and practices, as well as applicable state laws and guidelines, when processing transactions.
• Coordinate closings among all parties to the escrow.
• Return calls, voicemails, and emails in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain cordial relationships with realtors, lenders, builders, buyers, and sellers to promote or solicit business.
• Adhere to company policies and guidelines.

What This Job Offers

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