Summary Job Description
South Land Title is seeking a motivated and experienced Escrow Officer to join its escrow team in its Navasota branch. In this position, you must be able to handle all aspects of the escrow closing process from start to finish. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized and have excellent customer service and communication skills. This is a small office seeking a good team player with a great attitude.
Job Description:
- Set up and process closings for residential, acreage and commercial transactions
- Prepare all necessary documents for closing and ensure information is accurate
- Review title commitment, lender instructions, purchase and sale agreements to ensure the duties and responsibilities are clear to facilitate closing
- Strong knowledge of all closing documents with the ability to explain them to customers (e.g., CD, deed, mortgage, note, TIL, affidavits, etc.)
- Comply with all state and federal laws governing escrow transactions and escrow accounts
- Monitor progress in compliance with all terms and conditions of purchase contracts
- Coordinate the issuance of title policies with title examiner and policy team
- Prepare and deliver closing statements to buyers, sellers, brokers, agents and lenders
- Disburse escrow funds accurately and complete administrative tasks such as reporting
- Interact and coordinate with industry contacts such as realtors, loan officers, underwriters, brokers, buyers and sellers to process closing transactions
- Maintain business relationships with the goal of growing the business and promoting the company
- Attend client and community events as warranted to develop relationships and establish a presence in the market
Qualifications:
- Prefer college degree or equivalent work experience; high school diploma required
- MINIMUM 8+ years of real estate closing escrow transactions experience with residential sales, farm & ranch acreage, REO, refinance, short sale escrow, or commercial
- Must be able to pass a background check for financial responsibilities within the office
- Must possess a strong understanding of real estate contracts, mortgage loans, title commitments and title insurance
- Solid knowledge of title insurance, regulatory guidelines, the escrow process, legal documents and real estate property law
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
- Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize in a high volume, fast paced environment
- Proficient working with closing software - preferably RamQuest
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Must be a team player with great attitude for a small office
If you are looking for an opportunity to work with a great company with potential and opportunity for growth and promotion, please apply.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance Physical setting:
- Monday to Friday 8:30-5:00 Ability to commute/relocate:
- Navasota, TX 77868: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience:
- Escrow Officer: 8 years (Required) License/Certification:
- Escrow Officer License (Required) Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Fair Housing regulations: 8 years (Preferred)
- Customer service: 8 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Navasota, TX 77868 (Required)
Work Location: In person