Escrow Officer

About the role

The Escrow Officer (on-site) position is located in the Highlands Ranch division branch office of Lennar Title. Lennar Title is part of the Fortune 150 company Lennar, which values personal growth, innovation, and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and coordinates daily responsibilities with the Branch or Escrow Manager
• Obtains demands/releases to clear title
• Drafts instructions and supporting documents for signing
• Audits and closes file when all funds and documents are received
• Disburses funds
• Writes escrow instructions consistent with the requirements of the parties and obtains their approval
• Estimates the amount of money required to close escrow and obtains buyers' and sellers' deposits
• Reviews commitment and/or preliminary title report to verify vesting and legal description
• Reconciles discrepancies between instructions and title report with title officer and/or principals
• Orders beneficiary statements or demands, fire insurance, loan interest, rents and other prorated items
• Directs and may participate in the preparation of settlement sheets
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary information and escrow transactions
• Understands and complies with escrow accounting procedures
• Understands and complies with Good Funds Law
• Solicits business in-person, development functions or activities or virtually
• Prepares Account Servicing Setups, if applicable
• Knows Rate Manual and quotes accurate fees

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• At least 3 years of Escrow Officer experience
• Notary license is required
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation is required

Qualifications

• Understanding of escrow accounting procedures
• Compliance with Good Funds Law

Skills

• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills
• Knowledge of escrow processes and procedures
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Benefits

• This position may be eligible for bonuses
• This position may be eligible for commissions
• This position will be eligible for the described benefits listed in the above section in accordance with Company Policy

Pay

• Details about pay are not specified in this posting

Schedule

• Details about schedule are not specified in this posting

Additional Information

Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.