Title - Escrow Officer
About the role
The Escrow Officer employee will sit in Lakewood, Colorado division office. We are Lennar Title, centered around personal growth, innovation, and diversity. We are looking for a new team member who shares our passion and dedication to bringing homeownership to life. At Lennar Title, you’ll build your career with a Fortune 150 company that provides an excellent work environment, plenty of opportunities for advancement, and competitive benefits and compensation. Our success is a result of supporting and rewarding our team of elite professionals, who strive to exceed superior standards and exceptional services. Join a Company that Empowers you to Build your Future.
Responsibilities
- Communicates and coordinates daily responsibilities with the Branch or Escrow Manager
- Obtains demands/releases to clear title
- Draws instructions and supporting documents for signing
- Audits and closes file when all funds and documents are received
- Disburses funds
- Writes escrow instructions consistent with the requirements of the parties and obtains their approval
- Estimates the amount of money required to close escrow and obtains buyers' and sellers' deposits
- Reviews commitment and/or preliminary title report to verify vesting and legal description
- Reconciles discrepancies between instructions and title report with title officer and/or principals
- Orders beneficiary statements or demands, fire insurance, loan interest, rents and other prorated items
- Directs and may participate in the preparation of settlement sheets
- Trains, supervises, guides and assigns work to other associates in office
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary information and escrow transactions
- Understands and complies with escrow accounting procedures
- Understands and complies with Good Funds Law
- Solicits business in-person, development functions or activities or virtual
- Prepares Account Servicing Setups, if applicable
- Knows Rate Manual and quotes accurate fees
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- At least 3 years of Escrow Officer experience
- Supervisory experience is preferred
- Notary license is required
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation is required
Benefits
- Robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%
- Paid Parental Leave
- Associate Assistance Plan
- Education Assistance Program
- Up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance
- Up to three weeks of vacation annually
- Generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies
- New Hire Referral Bonus Program
- Significant Home Purchase Discounts
- Everyone’s Included Day
Pay
We reasonably expect the base compensation offered for this position to range from an hourly rate of $26.88 - $42, subject to adjustment based on business-related factors such as employee qualifications, geographic pay differentials (e.g., cost of labor/living, etc.), and operational considerations. This position may be eligible for bonuses. This position may be eligible for commissions.