Licensed Escrow Officer

gpac; Granbury (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac, on behalf of a premier Title agency in Texas, seeks a Licensed Real Estate Title Closer to be the primary contact and close transactions with clients. The closer ensures accuracy and professional service from opening through funding.

Texas notary and Texas title license required, with a minimum of three years of experience. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential to manage multiple files in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum experience
• Independently manage assigned files from opening through closing and funding
• Review title commitments and resolve Schedule B/C requirements
• Order and track surveys, secure payoffs, gather items to clear title
• Prepare settlement statements and Closing Disclosures, process lender instructions
• Conduct closings and signings with buyers, sellers, borrowers
• Review all legal documents for accuracy of names, dates, descriptions
• Serve as point of contact for escalated client or Producer concerns
• Support and mentor Escrow Coordinators
• Perform general office duties and use title software

Responsibilities

• Served as primary contact to close transactions with customers
• Manage and coordinate title commitments, surveys, and payoffs
• Prepare closing documents and disclosures with lender requirements
• Conduct closings with buyers/sellers/borrowers in a professional manner
• Review documents for accuracy and vesting
• Escalate and resolve client/producer concerns efficiently
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate with escrow team
• Maintain compliance with Texas notary and title licensing requirements

Skills

Customer service

Relationship management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

High stress tolerance

Multitasking

Job description

An excellent Title agency is hiring a Licensed Real Estate Title Closer. The closer will serve as the contact and close the transaction with the customer. Must have excellent customer service skills. A book of business is preferred. Salary negotiable, depending upon the book of business.

• 3 years minimum experience
• Independently manage assigned files from opening through closing and funding, using each file as an opportunity to reinforce and strengthen current relationships with the Producers and Clients involved.
• Review title commitments, which includes identifying and resolving Schedule B exceptions and Schedule C requirements, as well as coordinating curative work with the title examination team.
• Order and track surveys, secure payoffs, and gather any other items required to clear title.
• Prepare accurate settlement statements and Closing Disclosures, and process lender closing instructions and fees.
• Conduct closings and signings with buyers, sellers, and borrowers in a professional, confident, and personable manner.
• Review all legal documents for accuracy as to names, dates, legal descriptions, and vesting.
• Serve as a point of contact for escalated client or Producer concerns, resolving issues directly whenever possible.
• Support and mentor Escrow Coordinators, Sr. Escrow Coordinators
• Perform any and all clerical and administrative duties required for the proper execution of respective job duties
• Perform general office functions, as needed
• Software skills necessary to provide services identified above
• Must have a TEXAS notary
• Must have a TEXAS title license
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, strong problem solving & prioritization skills

The position requires related experience working in external relationship management

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and flexibility

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment

Self-driven individual, ability to work with minimal direction

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.