Senior Escrow Officer
Newmark · Houston, TX · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Responsibilities
- Open, manage, and close escrow files in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Review purchase contracts, title commitments, lender instructions, and closing documents.
- Cook up and review settlement statements, closing disclosures, and escrow instructions.
- Obtain and clear title requirements, payoffs, and other closing conditions.
- Conduct closings and explain closing documents to transaction parties.
- Receive, balance, and disburse escrow funds accurately and timely.
- Maintain compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations.
- Provide outstanding customer service while managing multiple transactions simultaneously.
- Resolve closing issues and facilitate timely transaction completion.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3+ years of escrow, title, or real estate closing experience.
- Strong understanding of title insurance, escrow procedures, real estate contracts, and closing requirements.
- Experience reviewing title commitments and clearing title objections.
- Proficiency with title and escrow software platforms.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Able to manage a high-volume pipeline while maintaining attention to detail.
- Knowledge of state and federal compliance requirements related to escrow transactions.
- Texas Escrow Officer License preferred (if applicable).