Escrow Officer

Licensed Real Estate Title Closer

An excellent title agency is hiring a Licensed Real Estate Title Closer. The closer will serve as the contact and close the transaction with the customer. Must have excellent customer service skills. A book of business is preferred. Salary negotiable, depending upon the book of business.

Responsibilities include:

• Independently manage assigned files from opening through closing and funding, using each file as an opportunity to reinforce and strengthen current relationships with the producers and clients involved.
• Review title commitments, which includes identifying and resolving Schedule B exceptions and Schedule C requirements, as well as coordinating curative work with the title examination team.
• Order and track surveys, secure payoffs, and gather any other items required to clear title.
• Prepare accurate settlement statements and Closing Disclosures, and process lender closing instructions and fees.
• Conduct closings and signings with buyers, sellers, and borrowers in a professional, confident, and personable manner.
• Review all legal documents for accuracy as to names, dates, legal descriptions, and vesting.
• Serve as a point of contact for escalated client or producer concerns, resolving issues directly whenever possible.
• Support and mentor Escrow Coordinators, Sr. Escrow Coordinators.
• Perform any and all clerical and administrative duties required for the proper execution of respective job duties.
• Perform general office functions, as needed.
• Software skills necessary to provide services identified above.
• Must have a Texas notary.
• Must have a Texas title license.
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, strong problem solving & prioritization skills.

The position requires related experience working in external relationship management. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and flexibility. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Self-driven individual, ability to work with minimal direction.