Closer

Job Description

Job Description

  Job Summary 

The Closing Specialist is responsible for coordinating and finalizing real estate transactions by preparing closing documents, balancing settlement statements, and ensuring all closing requirements are met. This role serves as a key liaison between buyers, sellers, lenders, clients, and internal departments to facilitate smooth and compliant closings. 

The Closing Specialist must possess strong organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills to manage multiple transactions and ensure accuracy and timeliness in all aspects of the closing process. 

Education and Experience 

• Experience in title insurance, escrow, or real estate closings. 
• Familiarity with closing documents, settlement statements, and funding procedures. 
• Understanding of state and federal regulations related to real estate transactions. 
• Ability to manage multiple files and meet strict deadlines. 

Work Context 

Communication 

• Regular communication with lenders, buyers, sellers, clients, and internal departments. 
• Use of title software, email, and document management systems. 
• Frequent client interaction to coordinate closing details and resolve issues. 

Role Relationships 

• Internal : Collaborates with examiners, processors, underwriters, and funding specialists. 
• External : Interacts with realtors, lenders, attorneys, and clients. 

Responsibility for Others 

• May assist in mentoring junior closers or supporting training initiatives. 

Work Setting 

• Office-based in a professional corporate environment. 
• Hybrid or remote work options may be available. 
• Minimal travel required. 

Impact of Decisions 

• Decisions directly affect transaction completion, compliance, and client satisfaction. 
• Responsible for ensuring all closing requirements are met prior to disbursement. 

Pace and Scheduling 

• Fast-paced environment with strict closing deadlines and response times. 
• Requires responsiveness and adaptability to changing transaction needs. 

Primary Job Duties 

• Prepare and review closing documents including settlement statements, deeds, and affidavits. 
• Coordinate with lenders to confirm funding and closing instructions. 
• Ensure all title and curative requirements are satisfied prior to closing. 
• Communicate with buyers, sellers, and agents to confirm closing details. 
• Balance and verify financial figures for disbursement. 
• Ensure compliance with company policies and legal standards. 
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve closing issues. 
• Support continuous improvement in closing workflows and client experience. 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

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