Escrow Officer, Residential

AmTrust Financial Services; Godfrey (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in title insurance is looking for an Escrow/Title Agent to manage residential real estate closings. The role includes ensuring compliance with regulations, coordinating with involved parties, and maintaining customer relationships. Candidates should have relevant experience and preferably a book of business. This position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Medical & Dental Plans

401k Savings Plans

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience as an Escrow/Title Agent required.
• Must have a book of business.
• Ability to attain a notary license within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Review and comply with residential purchase/sale contracts.
• Clear curative title items and resolve potential issues.
• Coordinate closings with all parties involved.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication

Team Player

Education

Notary License

Job description

Overview

This position is responsible for handling residential real estate closings from beginning to end. This includes keeping buyer, seller, real estate agent, lender and mortgage broker up to date throughout the transaction as well as clearing title, closing, balancing and disbursing escrow funds, recording documents to convey and insure title, and other ancillary tasks that relate to the issuance of title insurance in the State of Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Review residential purchase/sale contracts and comply with all terms.
• Review title commitment and clear curative items. Identify any potential issues or encumbrances and work to resolve.
• Prepare and issue Closing Protection Letters, title curative documents and transfer documents.
• Coordinate Closings with all parties involved.
• Ensure compliance that all transactions meet the regulations as well as company policies and procedures.
• Ensure all documents are properly recorded within the proper counties.
• Develop and maintain good working relations with customers, as well as the policies and goals of Mason Title.
• Handle customers confidential information in a professional manner
• Handle other duties or special projects as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• One to Four years of experience as an Escrow/Title Agent
• Must have a book of business!!
• Notary license - If candidate does not have license they must have the ability to attain it within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to work without direct supervision, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Good oral, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Team player
• Knowledge of Resware and/or Qualia is beneficial but not necessary.

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What We Offer

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.