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Novare National Settlement Service
Escrow Officer
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What they do
An Escrow Officer assists in the variety of tasks that are necessary to the completion of property transactions, from the position of neutral third party. Performs tasks that include preparing escrow instructions, holding and disbursing funds, preparing title documents and obtaining parties' signatures on paperwork.
$61,470 / year median in California
-20% projected decline
Job Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking aSEASONED
Escrow Officer that can hit the ground running. Escrow Assistants or Escrow Officers with less than 5-years experience need not apply. The Escrow Officer will be responsible for escrow files from open to close in a national services organization. The ideal candidate has excellent written and verbal communication skills, will write instructions and correspondences, is detail-oriented, possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and have the ability to anticipate problems before they arise. A successful Escrow Officer will drive results, consistently meet deadlines, deliver superior customer service, demonstrate strong follow through and comply with departmental procedures. Candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high volume, deadline-oriented environment.Job Responsibilities:
- Review purchase and sale agreements with focus on duties and responsibilities of the escrow holder
- Monitor and follow through on actions established in the purchase and sale agreement
- Insure that funds required are received and that all necessary parties are informed
- Communicate with principles keeping them informed on the status of their escrow
- Coordinate review of all title commitments
- Prepare and/ or coordinate the preparation of the documents necessary for closing
- Review title commitments and address the requirements to be satisfied
- Order demands for any and all monetary encumbrances to be paid at close of escrow
- Prepare closing statements
- Disburse funds at the close of escrow
- Coordinate the recording of documents at close of escrow
- Coordinate issuance of title polices with the title department
- Prepare and send out closing packages to buyer(s), seller(s), broker(s), attorney(s), and lender(s)
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 5-10 years of experience in the escrow field
- Must have experience with SoftPro and smartVIEW
- Residential escrow experience
- Strong customer service orientation
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Preferred Experience
- Residential Escrow Experience
- Residential Real Estate Transactions