Real Estate Settlement Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Are you an experienced settlement officer looking for an opportunity to take your research, analysis, and teamwork skills to the next level? We are growing rapidly and are looking for someone to help us open escrow and conduct settlements for real estate transactions.

If you have a background in title processing or real estate transactions, an eye for detail and discrepancies, and a customer service mindset, apply today!

$65,000 - $75,000 yearly

• Review the title commitment and work with the loan closer to prepare closing disclosures and real estate settlement statements
• Assure all closing instructions are followed as per the closing package, and confirm with the loan officer, mortgage loan processor, and underwriter to be sure all underwriting commitments have been satisfied
• Liaise with the pre-processor to be sure all items are complete, the settlement processor or paralegal to ensure all settlement figures are correct, and with the post-closing agent to ensure the transaction is recorded and any outstanding issues are resolved
• Record transactions by entering the necessary title and loan documents into software programs, and track the applicant’s progress

• Some college is helpful; high school diploma or equivalent is required
• A notary public certification is not imperative, but is a bonus
• Excellent research, communications, customer service, and analysis skills are needed
• Years of experience (1-3) with real estate transactions or title processing, or as a title company pre-processor or mortgage loan processor is essential
• Intermediate proficiency with numerous programs including MS Office is essential

• Proficient computer skills with numerous programs including MS Office, Qualia, Adobe DC is preferred
• College is an asset but not required; high school diploma or equivalent is required

Founded by real estate agents, Journey Settlements is a title, escrow, and settlement agency in central Virginia. Our company culture focuses on modern technology, customer service, and forward-thinking in order to provide a higher quality settlement experience. Journey maintains a corporate headquarters in the Fan neighborhood of Richmond, with a satellite office in Charlottesville.

Journey is offering a comprehensive benefits package for this role, including an annual salary based on industry experience, a 401(k) retirement plan, medical and dental insurance, 2 weeks of paid time off, paid holidays, paid industry conferences, paid industry certifications, and more.