Escrow Officer - Career Growth & Benefits

Lennar Title; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

Education assistance

Adoption assistance

Vacation and holidays

Home purchase discounts

New hire referral bonus

Job summary

Lennar Title, a Fortune 150 company, is seeking an on-site Escrow Officer in Houston to manage the closing process, prepare documents, clear title, and issue title insurance with accuracy and integrity. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of escrow experience, a valid notary license, and supervisory skills to guide team members while delivering superior service to buyers and sellers.

This role emphasizes collaboration with the branch and escrow manager, compliance with good funds law, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of Escrow Officer experience.
• Notary license is required.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicates daily responsibilities with the Branch or Escrow Manager.
• Obtains demands/releases to clear title.
• Draws instructions and supporting documents for signing.
• Audits and closes file when all funds and documents are received.
• Disburses funds.
• Writes escrow instructions consistent with the requirements of the parties and obtains their approval.
• Estimates the amount of money required to close escrow and obtains buyers' and sellers' deposits.
• Reviews commitment and/or preliminary title report to verify vesting and legal description.
• Reconciles discrepancies between instructions and title report with title officer and/or principals.
• Orders beneficiary statements or demands, fire insurance, loan interest, rents and other prorated items.
• Directs and may participate in the preparation of settlement sheets.
• Trains, supervises, guides and assigns work to other associates in office.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary information and escrow transactions.
• Understands and complies with escrow accounting procedures.
• Understands and complies with Good Funds Law.
• Solicits business in-person, development functions or activities or virtual
• Prepares Account Servicing Setups, if applicable
• Knows Rate Manual and quotes accurate fees.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Notary license

Job description

Lennar Title, a Fortune 150 company, is seeking an on-site Escrow Officer in Houston to manage the closing process, prepare documents, clear title, and issue title insurance with accuracy and integrity. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of escrow experience, a valid notary license, and supervisory skills to guide team members while delivering superior service to buyers and sellers.

This role emphasizes collaboration with the branch and escrow manager, compliance with good funds law, and