Residential 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
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Willingness and ability to travel to other offices for closing, if necessary
Skills
- Decision-making
- Negotiating
- Customer service
- Organization
- Accuracy
- Interpersonal skills
- Written and verbal communication
- Real estate closing experience
- Title insurance experience
- SoftPro experience
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