What are the responsibilities and job description for the Escrow Officer (In Office) position at First American?
Provide best in class service and support to your clients by leveraging industry leading technology and the strongest escrow and underwriter partners in the business. We are transforming the real estate experience one closing at a time. Come join our Scottsdale Homebuilder Services Division branch at First American, where we recognize our true worth is our people.
In this role you will work in a dynamic, fast-paced setting focused on customer service and closing deals. This role requires exceptional decision-making skills, strong communication skills and the ability to multi-task as part of a team. The Escrow Officer is responsible for handling real estate transactions by establishing new escrow accounts, managing funds, processing documents for closings, and completing settlements in accordance with established policies and procedures.
WhatYou'llDo:
Complete real estate escrow transactions bydeterminingrequirements
Act as a neutral liaison between file parties, adhere to company policy, andmonitorand mitigate risk to the company
Responsible for ensuring that all funds are properly accounted for and disbursedin accordance withthe terms of the contract and our company policy
Prepare regular reports on the status of the escrow account and provide these reports to the parties involved in the transaction
Examine property titles,mortgages,and trust deed documents
Prepare legal documents for the closure of the sale
Complete closing by recording and filing documents, preparing, and distributing final closing statements and title
WhatYou'llBring:
2-4 years of escrow-related experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience directly handling escrow transactions as an escrow assistant preferable
Openness to new technologyand proprietary programs;adjustseasily to new workflow
Passionforhelping customers whilemaintaininga professional and positive attitude
Excellent verbal and written communication with both our internal team and external customers; comfortable usingvarious typesof communication to meet customer needs
Problem solverwithstrong organizational skills, is detail oriented, andknows how to navigate internal and external resources to resolve issues
Thrives in contributing to a teamworkingtogether to deliver beyond customer expectations
Comfortableguiding and supporting future talent learning the business
Knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies
First American invests in its employees' development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $24 - $33