Escrow Officer/Closing Specialist

Grand Title Company, Inc. was founded in June of 1994 with the mission of providing professional and accurate title services. Nothing is more important to our staff than ensuring the ease and success of your real estate closing. During each step of the closing process, we are focused on delivering exceptional customer service while communicating with all parties. Our mission places a high value on accuracy and excellence. We recruit and hire experienced professionals in the title and real estate-related industries, so our customers will be guided through the title insurance and settlement services process by skilled staff.

While Grand Title may have offices across the Gulf Coast, our offices are focused on the local real estate community. We work to build lasting relationships with our agents, loan officers, mortgage brokers, and repeat customers that will last for years to come.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced escrow officer to join our team. As an escrow officer, you will be responsible for facilitating real estate transactions and ensuring that all parties involved are in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in escrow and title standards, and have the ability to communicate and work well with multiple parties for a seamless closing.

Duties:

• Manage the entire real estate closing process from start to finish on a file, including compliance with real estate contracts, lender closing instructions, title requirements, and disbursements
• Resolve all title issues such as liens and judgments, legal description & vesting errors,
• Issue title commitments and CPLs to lenders, balance closing disclosures
• Secure all documents (corrective and others) that may be required for the issuance of a title policy
• Coordinate closings with buyers, sellers, realtors, lenders, and attorneys
• Assist customers and clients with closing related questions
• Prepare all closing documents necessary to ensure a smooth transaction
• Prior to disbursement, confirm all funds are collected, all appropriate documents are checked for accuracy, and signatures are collected
• Collect all taxes due, HOA dues, and any payoffs of liens and mortgages attached to property
• Balance and disburse files
• Prior to recording, verify all legal documents for correctness and ensure title is up to date
• Issue and remit Owner's and Lender's title insurance policies

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years experience as an escrow officer
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the escrow/title industry field.
• Good client relations and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Detail-oriented and professional; able to handle confidential information.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person