Escrow Officer & Team Lead - Real Estate Closings

Forestar Group; Edgewater (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Multiple voluntary benefits

Job summary

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

The role focuses on timely completion of real estate closings (escrow) under the direction of the Branch Manager. Annual salary ranges from $75,000 to $85,000, with a comprehensive benefits package. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, notary, and solid knowledge of escrow processes, office procedures, and Century Title automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related area.
• Notary certification required.
• Knowledge of real estate/escrow terminology.
• Proficiency with Century Title automation system.
• Strong telephone etiquette and organizational skills.
• Basic accounting or bookkeeping procedures.
• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to organize, prioritize tasks and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely real estate closings (escrow) as directed by Branch Manager.
• Complete routine residential resale, refinance, or builder escrow transactions.
• Prepare escrow instructions and amendments when applicable.
• Deposit escrow funds, prepare disbursements and balance accounts.
• Conduct general office functions and assist Escrow team.
• Train Escrow Technicians and Assistant Escrow Officers.
• Solicit escrow and title business from Realtors, lenders, builders, sellers and buyers.
• Develop relationships to promote goodwill and future business.
• Conduct closings with customers and coordinate with Senior Escrow Officers.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and government regulations.

Skills

Telephone etiquette

Accounting basics

Real estate/escrow terms

English grammar

Century Title automation

Organize and prioritize

Read and follow instructions

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 role focuses on timely completion of real estate closings (escrow) under the direction of the Branch Manager. Annual salary ranges from $75,000 to $85,000, with a comprehensive benefits package. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, notary, and solid knowledge of escrow processes, office procedures, and Century Title automation.