Escrow Closer/Title Agent

Florida Title & Guarantee Agency is hiring! Looking for an energetic passionate individual with a love of the title and closing industry.

Purpose of Job

This position facilitates a closing, ensuring all documents and balances required to complete a sales and mortgage transaction are properly prepared and executed. May provide work direction, assignments and training to other department staff. May also be responsible for title business marketing efforts and capture rates.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions)

Common job activities are listed below; actual position responsibilities may vary.

1. Monitor the upcoming transaction, reviewing for completeness and compliance and ensuring all necessary information has been ordered and is accurate, i.e. payoff, abstract, title evidence, reports, mortgage documentation, and other pertinent information. Prepares, reviews, and verifies closing documents; and prepares escrow agreements and finalizes closing statements. Respond in a timely, professional and courteous manner to any customer inquiries while maintaining positive relationships.

2. Conduct the closing including explanation of all related documents and closing costs.

3. Examine title evidence for defects and take the necessary action to correct title defect. Could include notifying the fee owner of title defect and action that needs to be taken to cure defect. Ensure that title issues are resolved prior to closing.

4. Prepare and submit closed loan package, deposits and disbursement documentation, recording package, final policy package and/or commission package to appropriate department or entities. May prepare check requests for internal office bills with submission to management for approval. May ensure payments and documents are distributed as appropriate. May prepare management reports.

5. Respond in a timely manner to any returned or rejected mortgage or recording packages. Respond to requests made on closed loans to assist lender.

6. Prepare transferring and mortgage documentation, HUD Settlement Statements and other required miscellaneous documents.

7. May be responsible for marketing and growing branch volume. Attend sales meetings, real estate company events, company title meetings, company management meetings, and interact with lending and banking.

8. May assist with inputting of incoming title commitment orders. May handle scheduling. May assist with preparation and delivery of new real estate agent packages.

9. May conduct training sessions to familiarize office staff and sales associates with closing policies and procedures. May perform basic title branch manager duties in the absence of the manager or fill in for other escrow closers.

10. Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Performance Expectations

• Meet all performance and behavior expectations outlined in the company performance appraisal form or communicated by management.
• Perform responsibilities as directed achieving desired results within expected time frames and with a high degree of quality and professionalism.
• Establish and maintain positive and productive work relationships with all staff, customers and business partners.
• Demonstrate the behavioral and technical competencies necessary to effectively complete job responsibilities. Take personal initiative for technical and professional development.
• Follow the company HR Policy, the Code of Business Conduct and all subsidiary and department policies and procedures, including protecting confidential company information, attending work punctually and regularly, and following good safety practices in all activities.

Qualifications

Education:

• Minimum of high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Four-year degree in business administration or related field; or equivalent work experience preferred.

Experience:

• One to two years’ prior title closing experience

Knowledge and Skills:

• Real Estate industry experience; Title and/or escrow knowledge, strong closing skills preferred
• Self-starter with good follow-through skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills and leadership abilities with a customer service focus
• Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently
• Ability to work effectively in a benchmarked environment to meet and exceed goals
• Ability to work effectively with agents in a training environment and add value to their business
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite preferred
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills

Other (licenses, certifications, schedule flexibility/OT, travel, etc.):

• Possess and maintain valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance
• Reliable vehicle and ability to travel on a daily basis through assigned territory on a scheduled or unscheduled basis and Florida Title License highly preferred and may be required.

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Closing and Title: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Florida Notary (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000