Escrow Officer

As an escrow officer, you're the human link between our process and people. You're there at the beginning, reviewing contracts and following instructions. You're there in the middle, ensuring that all the associated paperwork is completed efficiently and accurately. You're working with agents and their clients to keep the process moving forward, verifying that titles are clean, taxes are paid, and loans are funded. Finally, you're there at the end, to ensure that no funds or property will change hands until all terms have been carried to completion.

Responsibilities

Knowing the intricacies of the contract from beginning to end, ensuring that it is closed in a timely, efficient, and error-free manner; Verifying all paperwork is complete so that escrow closes on time and correctly; Working with lenders and underwriters to ensure that all the I's are dotted and T's are crossed to fund and complete transactions; Establishing and maintaining relationships with agents, attorneys, lenders, surveyors, and government agencies; Earning the confidence and trust of new agents and creating opportunities to market the business; Training escrow assistants to open opportunities for advancement; delegating, auditing work, answering questions, and giving direction; Being present at closing and making it a positive, memorable experience for agents and buyers

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; Take continuing education courses as required; Two to three years of escrow experience, both front- and back-end experience; Notary public and escrow officer license as per state regulatory requirements; Technical knowledge of the closing process; Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Adaptable to new workflows and procedures

Benefits

Medical (Aetna or Kaiser); Dental & Vision (Guardian); Long-Term Disability & Short-Term Disability; Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Plan, and Employee Critical Illness (Guardian); 401k (Vestwell); Life Insurance (Guardian); Pet Insurance (Nationwide); Commuter benefits offered in certain locations; PTO, including Volunteer Days; Annual Anniversary Perks, including one month paid sabbaticals; HomeLight Services to help with buying and selling your home