Escrow Specialist - Real Estate Closings

firstam; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

First American is seeking an escrow assistant to support real estate transactions by handling escrow accounts, preparing closing documents, and ensuring accurate disbursement of funds. You will work closely with buyers, sellers, lenders, and agents to resolve title issues and finalize settlements.

The role requires strong attention to detail, familiarity with title industry concepts, and solid Microsoft Office skills, with a focus on compliance and professional client service.

Qualifications

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the escrow/title industry field.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Good client relations and organizational skills.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Responsibilities

• Completes real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements; clearing titles; assembling, preparing, and reviewing closing documents; disbursing funds.
• Determines closing requirements by studying and clarifying buyer, seller, and lender instructions.
• Orders title reports for issuing title insurance, resolving title defects; satisfying existing liens and encumbrances against property or principals.
• Establishes escrow account by depositing funds; maintaining records.
• Prepares transaction documents by completing forms and statements; collecting and reviewing existing documents.
• Completes calculations by prorating taxes and interest.
• Completes closing transaction documents by assembling documents; reviewing papers with parties; explaining provisions and procedures; answering questions; checking documents for completeness and accuracy; obtaining signatures.
• Closes escrow account by balancing and disbursing funds.
• Complies with regulatory requirements and company policy by adhering, and enforcing adherence, to requirements.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Escrow experience

Microsoft Office

Client relations

Report writing

Detail-oriented

Confidential info handling

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

First American is seeking an escrow assistant to support real estate transactions by handling escrow accounts, preparing closing documents, and ensuring accurate disbursement of funds. You will work closely with buyers, sellers, lenders, and agents to resolve title issues and finalize settlements.

The role requires strong attention to detail, familiarity with title industry concepts, and solid Microsoft Office skills, with a focus on compliance and professional client service.