Escrow Officer w/ Book

About the role

Orchard Title is seeking a dynamic Escrow Officer with a current book of business to manage the closing process and provide an exceptional experience for customers for both their own deals and Orchard Brokerage closings. The ideal candidate is a seasoned real estate professional with expert knowledge of residential closings.

Responsibilities

• Actively seek new business by attending sales meetings, real estate events, escrow, and management meetings and interact with lending and banking to increase capture rate.
• Prepare closing disclosures, escrow agreements and all other settlement documents according to lender and/or buyer/seller instructions.
• Clearly communicate and collaborate with cross-functional departments in Customer Experience, Brokerage, Contract Operations, and Funding to promptly troubleshoot and resolve any issues in the Title process to avoid delays.
• Obtain clear title by curing title defects, satisfying existing liens and encumbrances against property or principals, and verifying proper vesting.
• Balance all financials with corresponding invoices and tax balances.
• Provide correct lender closing instructions and oversee the receipt and proper disbursement of funds; ensure all outstanding checks and escrowed funds are properly managed.
• Maintain compliance with Orchard Title policies and procedures in accordance with governing laws, regulations, regulatory agencies and company standards.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as an Licensed Escrow Officer with their own book of business. Expected to bring in a minimum of 5 closings a month from their book of business.
• Exceptional verbal and written customer service skills that help form positive relationships both internally and externally.
• Confidence working with technologies (Google Suite) and speciality software (e.g. Qualia) Will train if needed.
• Working knowledge of state-level escrow rules and regulations enforced by Dept of Insurance.

Qualifications

• A team player mentality who subscribes to the concept of “Team Before Self”.
• Passion for innovation and are comfortable with change.
• Organization skills and are exceptionally detail-oriented.

Benefits

Orchard is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.