Escrow Officer

About the role

The escrow officer performs advanced duties related to all facets of escrow processing. They are required to exercise extreme independent judgement and to possess the knowledge and experience necessary to handle any situation that may arise during the escrow process.

Responsibilities

• Ability to complete routine residential resale, refinance or builder escrow transactions, including document preparation and the accurate preparation and submission of the closing disclosure
• Ability to read and understand title commitments
• Ability to resolve title issues (e.g. corrective deeds, vesting, federal tax liens, abstracts of judgment, bankruptcies, mineral rights, boundary disputes and encroachments)
• Understands real estate regulations and guidelines.
• Follows company standards and practices when processing transactions, as well as applicable state laws and guidelines
• Coordinates the closing between all parties to the escrow
• Returns all calls, voicemails and e-mails in a timely manner
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Maintains cordial relationship with realtors, lenders, builders, buyers and sellers to promote/solicit business
• Adheres to company policies and guidelines.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent required
• Associates or Bachelor's Degree is preferred
• Minimum of 3 years escrow experience is required
• Knowledge of SoftPro is preferred

While performing