Escrow Officer

DHI Title; Edgewater (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

DHI Title seeks an Escrow Officer in Edgewater, Maryland, responsible for handling real estate closings and supervising staff in the Escrow Department. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and be a notary public.

The role includes performing various escrow transactions, maintaining escrow accounts, and soliciting business from realtors and lenders. Benefits include medical coverage, a 401(k) plan, and a salary range of $70,000–$80,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Notary public certification is required.
• 4-6 years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete routine escrow transactions and prepare escrow instructions.
• Supervise employees in the Escrow Department including hiring and training.
• Solicit escrow and title business from various entities.
• Conduct closings with customers as necessary.
• Balance all escrow-related accounts and prepare disbursements.

Skills

Proper telephone etiquette

Basic accounting/bookkeeping procedures

Basic real estate/escrow/title terminology

Organize and prioritize tasks

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Notary public

Tools

Century Title automation system proficiency

Job description

Position Overview

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., seeks an Escrow Officer for its Financial Service Title‑Escrow Department. The right candidate will be responsible for the timely completion of real estate closings (escrow) as directed by the Branch Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform all tasks and functions of the Escrow Receptionist, Escrow Technician, and Assistant Escrow Officer.
• Complete routine residential resale, refinance, or builder escrow transactions.
• Prepare escrow instructions and amendments as applicable.
• Deposit escrow funds, prepare disbursements, and balance all escrow‑related accounts.
• Perform general office functions as necessary.
• Train Escrow Technicians and Assistant Escrow Officers.
• Solicit escrow and title business from Realtors, lenders, builders, sellers, and buyers.
• Establish and maintain relationships with individuals through social, professional, civic, and community groups to promote the company.
• Conduct closings with customers.
• Assist Senior Escrow Officers as necessary and directed.
• Perform other duties as required by supervisor.
• Obtain and maintain escrow and/or title business while adhering to company policies and government regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervise a varied number of employees in the Escrow Department. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (four to six years related experience).
• Notary public.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proper telephone etiquette.
• Basic accounting/bookkeeping procedures.
• Basic real estate/escrow/title terminology.
• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Century Title automation system proficiency, including keyboard use.
• Organize and prioritize tasks.
• Read, understand, and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Recognize and solve problems independently.
• Ask for assistance when needed.
• Operate office equipment.
• Be flexible and able to move from task to task.

Benefits and Compensation

• Medical, Dental and Vision.
• 401(k).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life & Disability Insurance.
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays.
• Multiple voluntary and company‑provided benefits.
• Annual salary range: $70,000–$80,000.