What are the responsibilities and job description for the Settlement Agent/ Escrow Officer position at W3Global?
Job Description For Escrow Officer-
General Duties and Responsibilities:
Preferred Qualifications
General Duties and Responsibilities:
- Determine escrow requirements by studying and following buyer, seller and lender instructions
- Obtain clear title by ordering title reports, resolving title defects, satisfying existing liens and encumbrances
- Establish escrow account by depositing funds and maintain account records, close escrow
- Prepare escrow instructions and title documents, as needed
- Complete calculations by prorating taxes and interest
- Communicate with lenders regarding such things as follow up needs and instructions
- Manage all phases of documentation including assembling and reviewing documents, completing documents, obtaining signatures, recording and filing, and final closing statements/title disbursement
- Schedule, coordinate and conduct closings
- Review papers with parties, answer questions, explain provisions and procedures as needed during closing process
- Build and maintain realtor / lender relationships
- Ensure compliance with title and escrow regulations
- Maintain on-going knowledge of title, escrow and closing practices
- Attendance to in-house realtor events
- High school diploma or equivalent and minimum 3 years escrow and closing experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of title, escrow, and closing practices in Kentucky
- Experience providing quality customer service; excellent interpersonal skills
- Highly detail oriented and accurate; can handle high volume without sacrificing accuracy
- Intermediate to advanced functionality in Microsoft Office products
- Strong time management and organizational skills; capable of multi-tasking
- Strong communication skills (written and oral)
- Able to maintain professionalism, integrity, and polite demeanor in all work-related activities; polished and tactful
- Can readily adapt in a faced paced, rapidly changing environment
- Have an exemplary record of attendance and punctuality
- Must be willing to submit to background check and credit check
- Able to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable
Preferred Qualifications
- Notary Public
- Qualia experience
- Spanish speaking