Commercial Real Estate Escrow Closer

First American's Agency Division is dedicated to providing our policy-issuing agents with resources, services and underwriting guidance needed to achieve new levels of success. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. Work as a dynamic team providing best in class service and support in the commercial real estate space. At First American we provide our teams with the support, tools, and technology that they need to ensure that providing unparalleled customer service is your primary focus.

We are looking to add a Commercial Escrow Officer to our growing team. In this role you will be responsible for establishing new commercial escrow accounts and processing escrow documents in accordance with established policies and procedures. This position plays a key role in transforming the commercial real estate experience by empowering our employees and customers to deliver next-generation solutions and results.

Continually grow and service the business by providing outstanding customer service

Complete simple and complex commercial real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements and acting as a neutral liaison between buyer, seller, and lender

Work cross-functionally with Underwriting to monitor and mitigate risk to the company

Responsible for ensuring that all funds are properly accounted for and disbursed in accordance with the terms of the contract

Complete closing by reviewing, recording, and filing documents including preparing and distributing final closing statements and title, ensuring adherence to delivery dates and timelines.

Prepare regular reports on the status of the escrow account and provide these reports to the parties involved in the transaction

Prepare legal documents for the closure of the sale

Comply with regulatory requirements by adhering, and enforcing adherence, to requirements

3-5 years of escrow related experience as an Escrow Officer, preferably in Commercial

Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude

Excellent verbal and written communication with both internal and external customers; uses various types of communication to meet customer expectations and build relationships

May require escrow officer certification dependent upon state

adapts quickly to new software applications and technologies

Thrives in contributing to a team, working together to deliver beyond customer expectations

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.

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