Escrow Officer

HomeServices of America•Palm Springs, CA

1d•$33 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Escrow Officer facilitates a closing, ensuring all documents and balances required to complete a sales and mortgage transaction are properly prepared and executed. This role is responsible for all aspects of their desk/unit, including personal marketing efforts and capture rates, as well as directing and supervising any assistants.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of two years’ experience as a Junior Escrow Officer.
Strong personal computer skills.
Superior communication skills, including presentation skills.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to work as a member in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently under deadline pressure.
High degree of integrity, self-motivated, organized, detail oriented, and possesses a strong aptitude for figures.
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of supervisory experience preferred.
Position may require strong marketing and sales skills.
Ability to occasionally work extra hours during peak times of the month.
Will require approval from the Department of Business Oversight (DBO).

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of a closing: Receive and review all new contracts, prepare estimated closing statements for buyer and seller, prepare file for signing, monitor the closing, audit escrow file.
Respond in a timely, professional and courteous manner to any customer inquiries.
Request that all necessary information has been ordered and is accurate, i.e. payoff, abstract, title evidence, reports, mortgage documentation, and other pertinent information and review for completeness and compliance.
Ensure that title issues are resolved prior to closing.
Prepare and submit closed loan package, deposits and disbursement documentation, recording package, final policy package and/or commission package to appropriate department or entities.
Prepare HUD Settlement Statements and other required miscellaneous documents.
Mentor new employees and supervise direct assistants.
Actively seek new business by attending sales meetings, real estate company events, company escrow meetings, company management meetings, and interact with lending and banking.
Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.