Escrow Officer: Real Estate Closings & Team Leadership

Forestar Group; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(K)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Holi

Annual Salary Range: $60,000-$67,200

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking an Escrow Officer for its Financial Service Title-Escrow Department.

The right candidate will oversee timely completion of real estate closings (escrow) as directed by the Branch Manager. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, Notary, knowledge of escrow and title terminology, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced office. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and an annual salary range of $60,000-$67,200.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4–6 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Notary is required.
• Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette, basic accounting/bookkeeping procedures, and escrow/ title terminology.
• Proficiency in English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Ability to organize, prioritize tasks and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform escrow closings and related duties under Branch Manager supervision.
• Coordinate residential resale, refinance, or builder escrow transactions.
• Prepare escrow instructions and amendments as needed.
• Deposit escrow funds, prepare disbursements and balance escrow accounts.
• Train Escrow Technicians and Assistant Escrow Officers.
• Develop relationships with Realtors, lenders, builders, sellers and buyers to solicit escrow and title business.
• Conduct closings with customers and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Skills

Telephone etiquette

Basic accounting

Escrow/real estate terminology

English grammar

Office equipment operation

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent experience

Notary

Tools

Century Title automation system

Job description

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking an Escrow Officer for its Financial Service Title-Escrow Department.

The right candidate will oversee timely completion of real estate closings (escrow) as directed by the Branch Manager. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, Notary, knowledge of escrow and title terminology, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced office. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and an annual salary range of $60,000-$67,200.