Escrow Officer

BesTitle Agency Inc; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BesTitle Agency Inc. in Portsmouth, OH is seeking an Escrow Officer to handle buyer and seller closings, coordinate remote closings, and train new staff.

This role requires precise file work and proactive communication with lenders, real estate agents, and clients. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, experience in real estate closings is a plus, and the ability to multitask while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• The ability to manage a multi-line phone.
• Strong customer service skills.
• High attention to detail.
• The ability to multitask.
• Highschool diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in Real Estate closings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct buyer and seller closings.
• Coordinate remote closings.
• Work up files.
• Handle any and all complaints.
• Make visits/marketing to lenders and real estate agents as needed/requested.
• Review and work to clear title issues for files.
• Train new employees.
• Schedules closings.
• Request updates of title at the time the closing is scheduled.
• Prepare CDs and balance with the lender.
• Prepare/review closing documents.
• Main point of contact for all outside parties for the assigned file.
• Follow company and lender disbursement requirements and provide them to the funding department.
• Maintain positive relationships with loan officers and real estate agents.
• Confirm/provide all information needed that is not handled by other BT departments.
• Review all title requirements are cleared and/or addressed to be cleared.
• Prepare draft/final CD.
• Coordinate with buyers/sellers/realtors and lenders in providing documentation to prepare for closing.
• Reach out to the File Assigned Attorney when legal questions/issues arise.
• Gather all additional Dept required documents (ie-authorizations)

Skills

Communication

Phone handling

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Escrow Officer

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Location Portsmouth

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct buyer and seller closings.
• Coordinate remote closings.
• Work up files.
• Handle any and all complaints.
• Make visits/marketing to lenders and real estate agents as needed/requested. (in conjunction with the marketing representative.)
• Review and work to clear title issues for files.
• Train new employees.
• Schedules closings.
• Request updates of title at the time the closing is scheduled.
• Prepare CDs and balance with the lender.
• Prepare/review closing documents.
• Main point of contact for all outside parties for the assigned file.
• Follow company and lender disbursement requirements and provide them to the funding department.
• Maintain positive relationships with loan officers and real estate agents.
• Confirm/provide all information needed that is not handled by other BT departments.
• Review all title requirements are cleared and/or addressed to be cleared.
• Prepare draft/final CD.
• Coordinate with buyers/sellers/realtors and lenders in providing documentation to prepare for closing.
• Reach out to the File Assigned Attorney when legal questions/issues arise.
• Gather all additional Dept required documents (ie-authorizations)

Position Requirements:

• Strong communication skills.
• The ability to manage a multi-line phone.
• Strong customer service skills.
• High attention to detail.
• The ability to multitask.
• Highschool diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in Real Estate closings is a plus.

This position is currently accepting applications.