Escrow Officer

About the job

Do you have exceptional decision-making 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. As the Residential Escrow Officer / Closer role, you will be a fundamental component of the closing process and represent our company in a professional and accommodating manner.

Responsibilities

• Organize and review real estate agreements
• Complete the legal requirements for a transaction in a timely manner
• Conduct closings
• Establish positive relationships with all parties
• Verify the property titles are clear
• Ensure all financial obligations have been met
• Ensure all terms and materials are accurate and in compliance with applicable regulations
• Calculate taxes, interests, insurance and other expenses
• Receive and disperse escrow funds
• Enter and manage data with SoftPro system
• Support and collaborate with other Escrow Officers/Closers

Requirements

• 2+ years of escrow or real estate closing experience
• 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 negotiating skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in SoftPro system

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