Escrow Officer — Land Acquisition & Homebuilder

First American; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

First American in Irvine, CA is seeking an Escrow Officer to join our Homebuilder Services team. You will handle land acquisition escrow transactions, act as a neutral liaison between buyer, seller, and lender, and deliver outstanding customer service.

Requires 2–4 years escrow experience, strong communication, problem-solv ing, and comfort with technology. State may require escrow officer certification; a high school diploma is required. We offer a people-first culture with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of escrow related experience as an Escrow Officer.
• Strong verbal and written communication with internal and external customers.
• Ability to navigate internal and external resources to resolve issues.
• Escrow officer certification may be required depending on state.
• Comfortable with technology and proprietary programs; quickly adapts to new software.
• Thrives in a team environment and contributes to delivering beyond customer expectations.
• High School Diploma/Equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Continually grow and service the business by providing outstanding customer service.
• Complete simple and complex Land Acquisition real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements and acting as a neutral liaison between buyer, seller, and lender.
• Work cross-functionally with Underwriting to monitor and mitigate risk to the company.
• Responsible for ensuring that all funds are properly accounted for and disbursed in accordance with the contract terms.
• Complete closing by reviewing, recording, and filing documents including final closing statements and title, ensuring adherence to delivery dates and timelines.
• Prepare regular reports on the status of the escrow account and share them with the involved parties.
• Prepare legal documents for the closure of the sale.
• Comply with regulatory requirements by adhering to and enforcing them.

Skills

Escrow experience

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Job description

First American in Irvine, CA is seeking an Escrow Officer to join our Homebuilder Services team. You will handle land acquisition escrow transactions, act as a neutral liaison between buyer, seller, and lender, and deliver outstanding customer service.

Requires 2–4 years escrow experience, strong communication, problem-solv ing, and comfort with technology. State may require escrow officer certification; a high school diploma is required. We offer a people-first culture with competitive benefits.