Escrow Officer

D.R. Horton; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and VIP

Multiple Voluntary and Company-provid…

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking an Escrow Officer to manage timely completion of real estate closings within the Financial Service Title-Escrow Department.

The role involves coordinating escrow transactions, preparing documents, and ensuring compliance under the direction of the Branch Manager. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and experience in escrow operations, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Read, understand, and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Recognize and solve problems independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform escrow-related tasks for residential closings (escrow) including prepare instructions and amendments.
• Deposit escrow funds and balance escrow-related accounts; prepare disbursements.
• Assist in training Escrow Technicians and Assistant Escrow Officers.
• Solicit escrow and title business from Realtors, lenders, builders, and buyers.
• Conduct closings with customers and maintain regulatory compliance.

Skills

Organize tasks

Prioritization

Problem solving

Verbal and written instructions

Office equipment operation

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A.)

Tools

Century Title automation system

Job description

Job Description - Escrow Officer (2605470)

Job Description

Escrow Officer - 2605470

Description

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Escrow Officer for their 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

• Ability to perform all tasks and functions of the Escrow Receptionist, Escrow Technician and Assistant Escrow Officer
• Ability to complete routine residential resale, refinance, or builder escrow transactions
• Prepare escrow instructions and amendments, if applicable
• Ability to 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, which 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 his/her supervisor
• Obtains and maintains escrow and/or title business while adhering to all Company policies and Government regulations

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises a various number of employees in the Escrow Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. 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/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from 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:

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 carryout 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.

Come joina winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and arelooking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 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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