Escrow Officer

DHI Title; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

DHI Title in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is searching for an Escrow Officer to manage timely completion of real estate closings. Responsibilities include performing various escrow tasks and training other staff members.

The successful candidate will need a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and must be a notary. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plans, and more. Join DHI Title and build your future!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university, or equivalent experience.
• The employee should have proper telephone etiquette.
• Knowledge of basic real estate, escrow, and title terminology.

Responsibilities

• Perform all tasks of Escrow Receptionist and Escrow Technician.
• Complete residential resale and refinance transactions.
• Train Escrow Technicians and Assistants as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Customer relationship management

Basic accounting/bookkeeping

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Notary

Tools

Century Title automation system

Job description

D.R. Horton, Inc. is the largest homebuilder in the U.S. Founded in 1978, the company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and specializes in high‑quality homes for entry‑level and first‑time move‑up markets. For more information, visit www.drhorton.com.

We are currently looking for an Escrow Officer for our Financial Service Title‑Escrow Department. The candidate will be responsible for the timely completion of real estate closings 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, if 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.
• Effectively 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 goodwill of the company and develop future business.
• Conduct closings with customers.
• Assist Senior Escrow Officers as necessary and as directed.
• Perform other duties as may be required or requested by the supervisor.
• Obtain and maintain escrow and/or title business while adhering to all company policies and government regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises a variety of employees in the Escrow Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four‑year college or university; or four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Notary.
• The employee should have knowledge of:
• Proper telephone etiquette.
• Basic accounting/bookkeeping procedures.
• Basic real estate/escrow/title terminology.
• English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Century Title automation system, including keyboard proficiency.
• The employee should have the ability to:
• Organize and prioritize tasks.
• Read, understand, and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Recognize and solve problems independently.
• Ask for assistance when not able to proceed.
• Operate office equipment.
• Be flexible and able to move from task to task.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision.
• 401(k).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flex Spending Accounts.
• Life & Disability Insurance.
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays.
• Multiple voluntary and company‑provided benefits.

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