Senior Escrow Officer (PGP Title)

Senior Escrow Officer

Ensuring smooth and secure real estate closings for all involved in the transaction. PGP Title is where real estate closings meet precision, care, and teamwork. For over 20 years, our full-service title and settlement professionals have partnered with PulteGroup's homebuilding and mortgage teams to deliver seamless, on-time closings. Headquartered near Dallas, TX, we're proud of our inclusive culture, guided by values like doing the right thing and working as a unified team. If you're looking for a career with purpose, growth, and the chance to make a difference, you'll find it here.

Apply now and discover a career where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a lasting impact.

This position is fully onsite/in-office Monday - Friday in Coppell, Texas.

No Book of Business Needed!

Job Summary

Senior Escrow Officers oversee and manage escrow processes for the closings of real estate transactions. They play a pivotal role coordinating with various stakeholders including homebuyer, seller, mortgage, accounting and other areas within the Title & Settlement Process. They leverage their expertise in escrow procedures and industry regulations, navigate complex transactions, uphold compliance standards and serve as mentors to fellow branch employees.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of the settlement transactions including preparation and approval of Settlement Statements, preparation and coordination of deeds, verify accuracy of loan documents, insurance documentation, seller statements, and contract or sales agreement.
• Obtain signatures for closing transactions, explain all documents executed as needed, and facilitate questions/answers between parties to the transaction.
• Follow Escrow Accounting Business Practice Guidelines which includes but is not limited to collection and disbursement of funds while complying with required State and Federal Good Funds statutes.
• Review escrow quality assurance reports and resolve any outstanding issues to ensure compliance with required business policy.
• Ensure timely and accurate flow of information and documentation from settlement team to Recording and Accounting departments.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff.
• Expected to manage a higher volume of closings compared to Escrow Officers, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in processing transactions.
• Ensure adherence to workflow processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Scope

• Decision Impact: Individual
• Department Responsibility: None
• Budgetary Responsibility: No
• Direct Reports: No
• Indirect Reports: No
• Physical Requirements: Ability to exert minimal force of 25 pounds to carry, lift, push, pull and otherwise move objects. On occasions, may have to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

Required Education/Experience

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2-5 years Escrow Officer experience

Required Licensing, Registration and/or Certifications

• Licensing requirements as required by State/Federal Agencies
• Notary Public license requirements as required by State

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Customer service skills with experience engaging with diverse homebuyer demographics
• Ability to multi-task and handle fast-paced and demanding work environment
• Effective follow up skills and attention to detail
• Ability to adjust well to change
• Ability to collaborate effectively across dispersed teams in multiple locations.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to prioritize conflicting demands & meet department needs with available resources
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
• Experience with OneNote and SoftPro is a plus
• Demonstrates effective collaboration skills to promote teamwork and communication among various departments and stakeholders
• Shows expertise, proficiency, and comprehensive understanding of title and escrow processes
• Demonstrates proactive initiative and self-motivation to drive tasks and projects forward independently
• Exhibits exceptional time management and prioritization skills to efficiently meet deadlines and optimize task workflows
• Resolve complex problems and execute complex transactions as needed

Additional Information

• This position is office-based, requiring in-office attendance five days a week to foster team collaboration and ensure direct customer engagement

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All employees must be committed to fair and nondiscriminatory lending, in conformity with the Equal Credit Opportunity and Fair Housing acts, and to compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and company policies. Employees must act responsibly in their efforts to provide financial services to Pulte customers and to provide support to Pulte's core purposes.

All offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of a comprehensive pre-hire background check including credit, criminal, education and employment.

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