Escrow Officer

Escrow Officer

Requirements

• Two (2) years of escrow experience
• Must be a notary public in state located
• Proficient level of computer skills in title production and closing software (e.g. SoftPro, Ramquest, ResWare) including spreadsheet, word processing, and power point
• Must have an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of the escrow/title industry field
• 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
• Proficient in using communication tools such as phone and computer, including Microsoft Suite
• Ability to manage key timeframes and strict deadlines
• Deliver outstanding customer service through clear verbal and written communication, collaborating effectively with both internal and external customers

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Cooperate with and take direction from management
• Participate in company sponsored seminars, meetings and training
• If applicable, licensed and bonded in good standing in state located; and is required to adhere to any state licensing continuing education requirements
• Must be of high integrity, technical competence and high moral character
• Have customer services skills with engaging in a diverse ranges of homebuyer demographics