Escrow Officer

About the job

Do you have exceptional decision-marking and negotiating skills, and enjoy the challenge of making the closing process go smoothly from start to finish? Near North is looking for a Residential Escrow Officer / Closer to organize and review real estate agreements, complete the legal requirements for a transaction in a timely manner and conduct closings, while providing the utmost level of service to our clients. We provide a collaborative, energetic, team environment. Our company is a growing title insurance operation with multi-state market presence and national outreach.

Responsibilities

• Conducting real estate closings in a professional, timely and accurate manner.
• Requesting, reviewing and preparing real estate closing documents.
• Ensuring timely submission, accurate recording and execution of all files.
• Complying with escrow terms for each closing.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Calculating taxes, interests, insurance and other expenses.
• Receiving and dispersing escrow funds.
• Entering and managing data with SoftPro system.
• Supporting and collaborating with other Escrow Officers/Closers.

Requirements

• 2+ years of escrow or real estate closing experience.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) highly preferred.
• College degree preferred.
• Title insurance experience preferred.
• SoftPro experience a plus.
• Superior customer service, organization and accuracy.
• Interpersonal with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness and ability to travel to other offices for closing, if necessary.

Qualifications

You’ll be working on:

• Conducting real estate closings in a professional, timely and accurate manner.
• Requesting, reviewing and preparing real estate closing documents.
• Ensuring timely submission, accurate recording and execution of all files.
• Complying with escrow terms for each closing.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Calculating taxes, interests, insurance and other expenses.
• Receiving and dispersing escrow funds.
• Entering and managing data with SoftPro system.
• Supporting and collaborating with other Escrow Officers/Closers.

Skills

• Exceptional decision-making and negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in SoftPro system.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Company paid life insurance & long-term disability.
• Voluntary short-term disability & supplemental life insurance.
• Competitive PTO and holiday pay.
• Volunteer PTO – “Day of Service” to volunteer in your local community.
• Access to company-owned ski condo in Beaver Creek, CO.