Escrow Officer
| Company | First American |
|---|---|
| Location | Independence, MO, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- 2-4 years of escrow-related experience
- Valid Licensing/Certification as required by applicable state
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Excellent verbal and written communication with both our internal team and external customers
- Problem solver with strong organizational skills, is detail oriented, and knows how to navigate internal and external resources to resolve issues
- Knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies
Responsibilities
- Complete real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements
- Act as a neutral liaison between file parties, adhere to company policy, and monitor and mitigate risk to the company
- Responsible for ensuring that all funds are properly accounted for and disbursed in accordance with the terms of the contract and our company policy
- Prepare regular reports on the status of the escrow account and provide these reports to the parties involved in the transaction
- Examine property titles, mortgages, and trust deed documents
- Prepare legal documents for the closure of the sale
- Complete closing by recording and filing documents, preparing, and distributing final closing statements and title
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience directly handling escrow transactions as an escrow assistant preferable
- Openness to new technology and proprietary programs; adjusts easily to new workflow
- Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude
- Thrives in contributing to a team working together to deliver beyond customer expectations
- Comfortable guiding and supporting future talent learning the business