Closing Agent

Job Summary

Perform residential real estate closings for the full-service title and escrow team for the title agency of The St. Joe Company responsible for the closings of Latitude Margaritaville Watersound.

Primary Responsibilities & Essential Functions 

• Ability to handle the entire real estate closing process including compliance with real estate contracts, lender instructions, title requirements, research and other conditions.
• Work with internal and external customers to manage all aspects of sale, resale, and financing transactions.
• Complete routine residential closing transactions for a new home community.
• Review and understand real estate conveyance documents.
• Review title insurance commitments and related documents.
• Collaborate with lenders, real estate agents, lawyers and other company offices on transactional issues encountered on specific transactions.
• Deposit escrow funds, prepare disbursements and balance all escrow related accounts.
• Autonomously resolve closing and title related issues.
• Maintain closing files.
• Prepare and review reports for accuracy. 
• All other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience preferred, not required.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of real estate transactional experience with residential closings preferred.
• Florida Licensed Title Agent for a minimum of 3 years preferred, not required.
• Florida Notary Public required or ability to obtain. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Detail oriented and thorough 
• Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of guests
• Ability to perform consistent work to the highest of standards
• Ability to interact with guests in a pleasant friendly way
• Knowledge of the TRID CFPB rules and regulations is required.
• Qualia or other closing software experience is a plus.
• Must have a good understanding of Florida real estate closing procedures.
• High level of proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills with a positive, energetic, flexible and customer service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to proactively address and resolve issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Must be able to read, understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
• Must be flexible and able to move from task to task.
• Must be comfortable asking for assistance when not able to proceed 

Physical Demands

• Ability to operate normal office equipment.
• Extensive use of a computer.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs. 

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment, with occasional travel to other office locations.