Real Estate Closing Processor / Settlement Agent

Description Of Role

This is not an entry level job. All candidates should have recent experience with residential and commercial loan closings as a transactional Real Estate Closer at a Title Company or in the real estate department at a Law Firm. If you don't have current/recent experience in one of these positions, you will not be considered for this position.

Tasks

• Review a real estate contract to determine what will be required prior to closing
• Reach out to realtors, mortgage lenders, insurance agents, buyers, and sellers to assemble the required documentation prior to closing
• Create a preliminary title package to submit to a lender in accordance with the lender's request
• Review, comprehend, and satisfy all requirements of the title underwriter
• Carefully review prior title documents (deeds, surveys, easements, restrictions, etc...)
• Prepare a legally sufficient legal description and deed of conveyance
• Prepare a settlement statement and/or closing disclosure form to match the lender's form
• Make sure all required deposits and disbursements are in balance
• Keep all files moving toward the required closing dates
• Keep all parties informed as to status and any problems that may arise during the transaction

Skills And Requirements

• Strong writing, spelling, grammar, and speaking skills
• 2+ years as a Real Estate Closer or Real Estate Paralegal/Legal Assistant
• Proficiency with Title Express, Qualia, Soft Pro, or some other Title Production Software
• 2 or 4 year College/University degree will be an advantage
• Desire to work in a fast-paced AND detail-oriented environment

Work Schedule

Full time, in the office (not remote), Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, no weekends required. 2 weeks vacation to start. You will also be off and paid for all Federal/State holidays where the courthouse is closed (12-14 days/year).