Escrow Officer

About the role

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., is seeking an Escrow Officer for their Financial Service Title-Escrow Department. The role involves managing the timely completion of real estate closings (escrow) as directed by the Branch Manager.

Responsibilities

• Perform all tasks and functions of the Escrow Receptionist, Escrow Technician, and Assistant Escrow Officer.
• Complete routine residential resale, refinance, or builder escrow transactions.
• Prepare escrow instructions and amendments, if applicable.
• Deposit escrow funds, prepare disbursements, and balance all escrow-related accounts.
• Perform general office functions as necessary.
• Train Escrow Technicians and Assistant Escrow Officers.
• Solicit escrow and title business from Realtors, lenders, builders, sellers, and buyers.
• Establish and maintain relationships with individuals through social, professional, civic, and community groups to promote the company’s goodwill and develop future business.
• Conduct closings with customers.
• Assist Senior Escrow Officers as necessary and as directed.
• Perform other duties as required or requested by a supervisor.
• Obtain and maintain escrow and/or title business while adhering to all company policies and government regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervise employees in the Escrow Department.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Appraise performance, reward and discipline employees, and address complaints and resolve problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or four to six years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Notary certification preferred.

Skills

The employee should have knowledge of:

• Proper telephone etiquette.
• Basic accounting/bookkeeping procedures.
• Basic real estate/escrow/title terminology.
• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Century Title automation system, including keyboard proficiency.

The employee should have the ability to:

• Organize and prioritize tasks.
• Read, understand, and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Recognize and solve problems independently.
• Ask for assistance when needed.
• Operate office equipment.
• Be flexible and able to move from task to task.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(K) retirement plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flex Spending Accounts.
• Life & Disability Insurance.
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time, and Company Holidays.
• Multiple Voluntary and Company-provided Benefits.