Escrow Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Oversee real estate escrow transactions by setting up escrow accounts, managing funds, processing closing documents, and finalizing settlements.

• Identify closing prerequisites from instructions provided by the buyer, seller, and lender.

• Clear titles and request title reports for the issuance of title insurance.

• Address title defects and resolve liens and encumbrances.

• Create escrow accounts, deposit funds, and maintain comprehensive records.

• Prepare, gather, and examine transaction documents, forms, and statements.

• Compute prorated taxes and interest.

• Review closing documents with involved parties, clarify provisions and procedures, address inquiries, ensure accuracy, and secure signatures.

• Record and file documents, and distribute final closing statements along with the title.

• Create settlement statements in accordance with lender instructions.

• Balance and distribute funds, and finalize escrow accounts.

• Adhere to regulatory standards and company policies.

• Keep job knowledge current through education, professional publications, networking, and participation in professional organizations.

• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.

• 2–4 years of relevant experience is necessary.

• Previous experience directly managing escrow transactions as an escrow assistant is preferred.

• Valid licensing/certification as mandated by the applicable state.

• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in the escrow/title sector.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong client relations and organizational abilities.

• Capability to write reports and correspondence effectively.

• Ability to communicate effectively in front of groups of customers or employees.

• Proficient in calculating discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

• Detail-oriented and professional; capable of handling confidential information.

• Ability to collaborate with real estate sellers, buyers, agents, and brokers.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401k plan.

• Paid time off/sick leave.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Inclusive workplace culture.

• Opportunities for education and professional development.

• Equal opportunity employment.