Residential Escrow Officer

Security 1st Title•Lawrence, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a key contributor within the escrow team, the Residential Escrow Officer plays an essential role in facilitating real estate transactions from start to finish. This role is responsible for reviewing title commitments and ensuring the accurate handling and transfer of funds between buyers, sellers, and lenders. This position requires a high level of accuracy, accountability, and the ability to manage multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment. The Residential Escrow Officer will balance the financial and regulatory aspects of each closing while delivering a seamless and professional customer experience. Success in this role relies on strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage deadlines and competing priorities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Title insurance license required
Ability to pass a background check
Ability to review title commitments
Strong understanding of financial calculations related to escrow closings
Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and general office software
Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills within a fast-paced environment
Detail-Oriented: Maintains a high level of accuracy when reviewing title, financials, and regulatory documents, ensuring compliance and completeness in every transaction.
Organized & Efficient: Effectively manages multiple files at once while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality of work in a high-volume environment.
Accountable: Takes ownership of assigned transactions, ensuring all aspects of the closing process are handled accurately and within required timeframes.
Customer-Focused: Demonstrates strong customer service skills while maintaining confidentiality and protecting sensitive financial information.
Adaptable Under Pressure: Thrives in a fast-paced setting, able to shift priorities and manage competing demands with professionalism.
Strong Communicator: Clearly and effectively communicate, through written and verbal channels, with both internal and external audiences, including but not limited to, internal teams, clients, lenders, and attorneys.
Analytical Thinker : Able to interpret title commitments, financial figures, and legal documents with sound judgment and attention to detail.
Process-Driven: Follows established policies and procedures while proactively identifying opportunities for operational improvements.
Reliable & Consistent: Demonstrates strong time management and follow-through, ensuring tasks such as payoffs, recordings, and disbursements are completed promptly.

Nice To Haves

1 - 3 years of related work experience preferred within escrow, title, or a similar environment.

Responsibilities

Reviewing title commitments
Ensuring accurate handling and transfer of funds between buyers, sellers, and lenders
Balancing the financial and regulatory aspects of each closing
Delivering a seamless and professional customer experience
Managing multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment
Facilitating lien satisfaction for real estate transactions
Managing and closing real estate transactions with accuracy and efficiency
Managing high-volume workflows, including email correspondence and transaction files
Completing tasks such as payoffs, recordings, and disbursements promptly