Escrow Officer Hybrid or Remote

Executive Title Company, Ltd; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Perry Homes is seeking an Escrow Officer for our Houston location as part of the Builder Escrow Officer team. Relocating to Greenway Plaza’s Phoenix Tower, this role handles closing documents, lender coordination, and client communication with attention to accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities include preparing documents, calculating fees, notarizing paperwork, and balancing ~40–45 closings. Requires 4+ years in escrow and MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 4 years of escrow experience.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Prepare all closing documents for lenders and title company.
• Calculate and collect fees, taxes, and all other payments from buyers.
• Ensure loan and contract paperwork is signed correctly and notarized.
• Review Lender’s Instructions and comply.
• Send CD (Closing Disclosure) to Lender and Seller for approval.
• Close transaction.
• Prepare Final Lender Package.
• Communicate updates and answer client questions.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Balance high volume of closings (average of 40-45).

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Attention to Detail

Initiative

Ownership

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

We are pleased to announce the relocation of our corporate headquarters to Greenway Plaza’s Phoenix Tower in Houston’s Upper Kirby neighborhood.

The Escrow Officer is responsible for preparing all closing documents and ensuring all loan and contract paperwork is signed correctly and notarized. The Escrow Officer is also responsible for communicating effectively with clients to provide updates and answer any questions or concerns. There is no book of business required, as this is a Builder Escrow Officer position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate with Salesperson to schedule closing.
• Communicate with Lender to assure a smooth closing.
• Prepare all closing documents for lenders and title company.
• Calculate and collect fees, taxes, and all other payments from buyers.
• Ensure loan and contract paperwork is signed correctly and notarized.
• Review Lender’s Instructions and comply.
• Send CD (Closing Disclosure) to Lender and Seller for approval.
• Close transaction.
• Prepare Final Lender Package.
• Communicate effectively with clients to provide updates and answer any questions or concerns.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Ability to balance high volume of closings (average of 40-45).

Job Competencies

• Communication/Building Relationships
• Organizational Skills
• Flexibility
• Attention to Detail
• Initiative
• Takes Ownership & Drives
• Works Well with Ambiguity

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Requires at least 4 years of escrow experience.
• Demonstrated computer skills including a working knowledge of MS Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Full Benefits Package

• Health, Dental & Vision
• 401(k)
• Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account
• Holidays
• PTO Leave
• New Home Discount
• Perry Homes Family College Fund
• Pet Discount Program

*Note to job seekers: Your resume will be reviewed as the best qualified candidates will be contacted in the event that there is potential match Perry Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer