Escrow Officer | Chicago and Suburbs

Escrow Officer

Godot Consulting Group is seeking experienced Residential Escrow Officers for multiple locations in the Chicagoland area: Naperville-Oak Brook-Lincoln Park-Loop-Des Plaines & Northwest Indiana. Applicants should have experience in the industry, excellent customer service skills, and a positive team-oriented attitude.

The Escrow Officer is responsible for closing real estate transactions by gathering relevant information, preparing documents, coordinating with lenders and real estate agents, issuing and clearing title, conducting closings, recording documents, and the proper disbursement of funds.

Job Summary

• Review Preliminary Title Reports, clear title, prepare the Closing Disclosure & Settlement Statements, prepare documents for closing, process all incoming and outgoing funds, and record official documents.
• Set appointments for closing and communicate the closing process with clients by answering any questions or concerns.
• Review all data for accuracy and ensure final calculations for closing are correct.
• Manage and develop customer relationships in order to maintain clients and ensure future business.
• Stay current on industry knowledge through continued education and relevant training classes.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of professional experience handling escrow transactions
• Must have experience in the title industry
• Multi-tasking and flexibility working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to write professional correspondence and routine reports
• Skilled in calculating figures such as interest, proration's and commissions
• Aptitude to read and interpret real estate specific documents
• Adept at setting priorities and problem resolution
• Skilled at using Microsoft Office
• Proficiency using industry specific software

Job Type: Full-time

Required experience:

• Escrow Officer: 2 years

Required education:

• High school or equivalent

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Remote Work Arrangement