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Job Description: Escrow Officer
Our client is seeking an experienced Escrow Officer to manage residential and commercial escrow transactions from opening through closing. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, detail-oriented, and capable of handling a high volume of transactions while building and maintaining strong relationships with real estate agents, lenders, builders, and other industry professionals.
Key Responsibilities
This position requires the ability to sit for extended periods, use a computer and telephone for prolonged periods, and occasionally stand, walk, bend, or lift light office materials.
Our client is seeking an experienced Escrow Officer to manage residential and commercial escrow transactions from opening through closing. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, detail-oriented, and capable of handling a high volume of transactions while building and maintaining strong relationships with real estate agents, lenders, builders, and other industry professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the entire escrow process from opening to closing while ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Review purchase agreements, lender instructions, title commitments, and related documents to facilitate accurate and timely closings.
- Coordinate with buyers, sellers, real estate agents, lenders, attorneys, and title personnel throughout the transaction.
- Prepare and review escrow instructions, settlement statements, closing disclosures, and other closing documents.
- Ensure all conditions of the escrow have been satisfied prior to closing.
- Verify receipt of all required funds and documents before authorizing disbursement.
- Coordinate the recording of documents and timely disbursement of funds.
- Resolve title, escrow, and closing issues while maintaining excellent customer service.
- Maintain accurate transaction files and ensure compliance with federal, state, and company guidelines.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and referral partners to generate repeat and referral business.
- Provide exceptional customer service throughout the escrow process.
- 3 years of experience as an Escrow Officer in the title and escrow industry.
- Proven experience managing escrow transactions independently from opening through closing.
- Strong knowledge of escrow procedures, title insurance, real estate contracts, and lender requirements.
- Excellent understanding of state and federal regulations governing escrow transactions.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple files simultaneously.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Professional demeanor with a customer-first approach.
- Proficiency with escrow and title software systems and Microsoft Office.
- Established relationships with real estate agents, lenders, and other referral partners.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain and grow a book of business.
- Experience handling high-volume residential and/or commercial escrow transactions.
This position requires the ability to sit for extended periods, use a computer and telephone for prolonged periods, and occasionally stand, walk, bend, or lift light office materials.
Salary : $40,000 - $70,000