Description

Are you ready to make an impact to the world of real estate closings? We are seeking a Closing Agent in our Juneau, Wisconsin office to bring that extra passion and care to every closing transaction. Come and join our Guaranty family today! 

Job Purpose and Reporting Structure: Under the direction of the Assistant Manager/Office Manager, 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Schedule closing with parties involved in the transaction and guide clients through the process. Such an exciting time to get to the home buying finish line! 
• Prepare and perform mortgage closing transactions. Work your magic to ensure smooth and stress-free closings! 
• 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

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. A knack for turning the closing process into a memorable experience. 
• Maintain high level of customer service by being proactive in communication with customers and with a flair for making every customer feel like a VIP. 

Work Environment:

• Work Schedule, as position requires 
• Travel as necessary for client and and training purposes (est. 10%)
• Exciting, fast-paced, multi-tasked environment

Qualifications

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
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships 
• Ability to get along with diverse personalities 
• 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 preferred 

We Hire the People We Want to Retire With! Our culture is described by our team members as fun, flexible, friendly with a high level of care for team members and their families. We would love for you to join our Guaranty team and help us celebrate our 40 year anniversary! 

We offer health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance along with a 401k plan. In addition we provide paid holidays, paid time off, wellness days and we pay YOU to have fun with your family. Apply today!