CLOSER

Do you love bringing real estate deals across the finish line or helping first time buyers close on their first home? We are looking for a talented Closing Agent who enjoys organizing smooth closings, keeping all parties informed and creating memories for buyers and sellers. Does this sound like you? If so - come and join our Appleton Team!

Job Purpose and Reporting Structure: The Closing Agent will facilitate a mortgage closing transaction for multiple parties such as: homebuyers and sellers, lenders, realtors and/or attorneys. Prepare and present detailed documents effectively closing a property and/or finance package. Record and file documents with appropriate parties and systems internally and externally. Disburse funds as required. Exceptional communication skills are essential and attention to details critical.

Prepare & Perform Mortgage Closing Transactions

• Schedule closing with parties involved in the transaction
• Review commitment to ensure requirements are met and liens satisfied
• Receive and deposit escrow funds in established accounts; disburse funds appropriately
• Review closing documents to determine accuracy of information and need for additional information
• Prepare closing statement for purchase of property
• Compile, figure and prepare settlement statements (CD) to determine closing costs of final transaction
• Reviews and follows closing instructions
• Facilitates closing review and explain documents and terms of transaction to seller, buyer/borrower, obtain and notarize signatures
• Reviews documents to determine that they have been executed according to regulations and are ready to be recorded
• Ensure delivery of completed documents to concerned parties
• Obtain legal documents from attorneys, if required
• Complete and track 1099S for year-end
• May be assigned preparation and execution of 1031 exchanges
• May be assigned to complete final policies/letter reports
• Maintain records and electronic filing system to facilitate easy retrieval of information
• Strive to issue seller statements five days prior to closing (30-24-5-45)

Customer Service

• Communicate with homebuyers and sellers, attorneys, realtors and lenders as needed to resolve closing issues
• Customer service orientation: ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Maintain high level of customer service by being proactive in communication with customers

Work Environment:

• Work Schedule, as position requires
• Travel as necessary for training and client purposes (est. 10%) - car travel
• Multi-tasked
• Fast-paced

Qualifications/Education/Credentials:

• Ability to work in an accurate, detail-oriented and highly productive manner with minimal or no errors
• Strong communication skills written, verbal, interpersonal
• Strong problem-solving capability and analytical ability
• Deadline driven, results-oriented with initiative and a sense of urgency
• Use logical reasoning to arrive at solutions to work-related issues
• Maintain self-control under workload pressures without exhibiting negative behavior
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships by using appropriate interpersonal skills
• Ability to get along with diverse personalities in a tactful, mature, and flexible manner
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, experience with Qualia preferred
• Title License - obtain within six months of commencement of employment
• Notary when appropriate
• Six hours of continued education annually, certification and licensing in title examination

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelors degree preferred
• Experience with commercial and/or residential real estate industry, documents, process, etc. would be preferred

Why will you like it at Guaranty Closing and Title Services? We believe great closings start with people who feel supported, energized and genuinely happy at work. That is why our benefits go beyond the basics: enjoy family fun rewards that help you make memories outside the office, wellness rewards that support your well-being including additional wellness paid time off, and real work-life balance that lets you do your best work. We keep things fun at work and also offer a generous 401k plan and paid time off to learn whatever you want (we have a passion for learning). Did I mention you also get your Birthday off? If this position sounds like you - apply today!