Escrow Processor - Upward Title - Pittsburgh, PA

Compass International Holdings; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass International Holdings is seeking an Escrow Processor to provide centralized clerical processing for escrow documents, assisting branches with closing preparation and workflow management. You will maintain a daily task list, review commitment and preliminary documents, and coordinate necessary certificates and statements.

Ideal candidates have experience in closing/title/real estate, strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Experience in the closing/title/real estate industry.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Professional verbal and written communication; strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of organization.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
• Willingness to work extended hours during peak periods.
• Independent and proactive work style.
• Proficient computer skills in a paperless workflow.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an ongoing daily task list (workflow dashboard) with no overdue tasks.
• Back-room operations support for branch to prepare for closing, to include reviewing commitment/prelim and seller/buyer Information forms to order tax certificates, HOA certificates/statements, surveys, payoff statements, lien releases and any other workflow dashboard items assigned, as needed
• Evaluate and review real estate contracts and all supporting documents.
• Responsible for requesting &/or follow-up coordination on payoffs, homeowner’s association demands, verify tax information. Along with any other title liens &/or documents required prior to close.
• Support branch operations to prepare for closing.
• Exercise sound judgment to identify discrepancies, assess risk to make informed decisions.

Skills

Real estate closing

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Deadline-oriented

Independent worker

Computer skills

Job description

Escrow Processor:

Provides centralized clerical processing of all documents connected with the initiation or closing of escrows, relieving branches of high-volume paperwork. Communicates information and instructions to escrow branches.

Job Responsibilities:

• Accurately maintain an ongoing daily task list (workflow dashboard) with no overdue tasks
• Back-room operations support for branch to prepare for closing, to include reviewing commitment/prelim and seller/buyer Information forms to order tax certificates, HOA certificates/statements, surveys, payoff statements, lien releases and any other workflow dashboard items assigned, as needed
• Evaluate and review real estate contracts and all supporting documents.
• Responsible for requesting &/or follow-up coordination on payoffs, homeowner’s association demands, verify tax information. Along with any other title liens &/or documents required prior to close.
• Support branch operations to prepare for closing.
• Exercise sound judgment to identify discrepancies, assess risk to make informed decisions.

Job Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in the closing/title/real estate industry.
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Professional verbal/written skills along with strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of organization.
• Demonstrate follow through, in a fast-paced, high volume and deadline-oriented environment.
• Available to work during core business hours and have the flexibility to work extended hours as needed.
• Ability to work independently and proactively to meet timelines and complete tasks in a timely, efficient, and error-free manner
• Excellent computer skills, as we are considered a paperless environment with over 95% of work requiring a computer