Real Estate Pre-Closer

McLain & Merritt, P.C.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Residential Pre-Closer to join their dynamic team in Atlanta. This full-time role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in the title, real estate, or mortgage industry. The ideal candidate will manage multiple transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely completion while coordinating with various stakeholders. This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment, where your contributions will directly impact client satisfaction and transaction success. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Days

Qualifications

• 5+ years in real estate preclosing, preferably in law firms or title companies.
• In-depth knowledge of title and escrow processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preclosing process for residential and commercial real estate deals.
• Prepare and review critical preclosing documentation.
• Serve as a central point of contact for all transaction parties.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Communication Skills

Customer Service Mindset

Education

5+ years in real estate preclosing

Tools

SoftPro Select

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Founded in 1957, McLain & Merritt has been a trusted provider of high-quality legal representation for over five decades in the metro Atlanta area. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients through strategic, results-driven counsel. We’re proud to provide leaders in the real estate industry with practical legal advice. Businesses and individuals choose McLain & Merritt because we are committed to developing lasting relationships with clients who can count on the collective experience, exceptional expertise and outstanding skills of our attorneys.

Position Overview:

McLain & Merritt, P.C. is seeking a full-time Residential Pre-Closer with 5+ years of experience in title, real estate, or mortgage industry. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple transactions simultaneously. This role involves coordinating with internal and external parties to move contracts from execution to close while ensuring deadlines are met and clients receive exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all steps of the preclosing process for residential and commercial real estate deals, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
• Prepare and review critical preclosing documentation, including title commitments, closing disclosures (CDs), settlement statements, escrow instructions, and power of attorney documents
• Order and review title examinations, surveys, UCC searches, HOA estoppel letters, payoff statements, utility bills, and tax information, proactively identifying and resolving title issues in collaboration with the title attorney
• Calculate property taxes, including those for newly constructed homes using county-specific millage rates
• Input and update transaction data in SoftPro closing software, maintaining accurate and complete records throughout the lifecycle of each file
• Maintain and manage detailed transaction checklists, calendars, and timelines to ensure on-track closings
• Serve as a central point of contact for all transaction parties—coordinating with the closing manager, attorneys, closers, clients, real estate agents, lenders, loan processors, and title companies to collect necessary information and keep all stakeholders informed
• Communicate regularly with the manager and attorney regarding transaction progress, key milestones, and any issues requiring resolution
• Schedule closings, manage RSVPs, and ensure all preclosing conditions are met in advance
• Organize and maintain physical and digital files in accordance with firm procedures and compliance standards

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in real estate preclosing, with a strong preference for law firm or title company backgrounds
• Must be available to work full time, on-site at our Buckhead office in Atlanta, Georgia
• In-depth knowledge of title and escrow processes, including title review, issue resolution, and document preparation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced in using closing software, particularly SoftPro Select
• Exceptional multitasking abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple transactions and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with a commitment to accuracy and compliance
• Highly adaptable and flexible—comfortable navigating shifting priorities and transactional complexities
• Team-oriented and people-focused, with excellent communication skills and a customer service mindset
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Life and disability Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick days

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Management

• Industries

  Law Practice

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