Residential Escrow Officer

Near North Title Group; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Voluntary short-term disability

PTO and holidays

Volunteer PTO

Ski condo access

Job summary

Near North Title Group in Minnesota is seeking a Residential Escrow Officer/Closer to organize and review real estate agreements, complete the legal requirements for a transaction in a timely manner and conduct closings, while providing the utmost level of service to our clients. We provide a collaborative, energetic, team environment.

You will establish positive relationships, verify titles, ensure all obligations are met, and maintain compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of escrow, closing, or related experience.
• Superior customer service, organization and accuracy.
• Interpersonal with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness and ability to travel to other offices for closing, if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct real estate closings in a professional, timely and accurate manner.
• Request, review and prepare real estate closing documents.
• Ensure timely submission, accurate recording and execution of all files.
• Comply with escrow terms for each closing.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Calculate taxes, interests, insurance and other expenses.
• Receive and disperse escrow funds.
• Enter and manage data with SoftPro system.
• Support and collaborate with other Escrow Officers/Closers.

Skills

Escrow/Closing experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Interpersonal skills

Tools

SoftPro

Job description

Do you have exceptional decision-making and negotiating skills, and enjoy the challenge of making the closing process go smoothly from start to finish? Near North is looking for a Residential Escrow Officer/Closer to organize and review real estate agreements, complete the legal requirements for a transaction in a timely manner and conduct closings, while providing the utmost level of service to our clients. We provide a collaborative, energetic, team environment. Our company is a growing title insurance operation with deep local roots and with a multi-state market presence and national outreach.

As the Residential Escrow Officer/Closer role, you will be a fundamental component of the closing process and represent our company in a professional and accommodating manner. You will establish positive relationships with all parties, verify the property titles are clear, all financial obligations have been met, and that all terms and materials are accurate and in compliance with applicable regulations.

What you bring to the table:

• 1+ years of escrow, closing, or related experience.
• Title insurance experience preferred.
• Superior customer service, organization and accuracy.
• Interpersonal with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness and ability to travel to other offices for closing, if necessary.

You’ll be working on:

• Conducting real estate closings in a professional, timely and accurate manner.
• Requesting, reviewing and preparing real estate closing documents.
• Ensuring timely submission, accurate recording and execution of all files.
• Complying with escrow terms for each closing.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Calculating taxes, interests, insurance and other expenses.
• Receiving and dispersing escrow funds.
• Entering and managing data with SoftPro system.
• Supporting and collaborating with other Escrow Officers/Closers.

Why work for us?

We are a growing company with a mission to partner with and protect our clients, and a reputation for a "get to yes" attitude earned through our thought leadership, exceptional service, and organizational excellence. Our success in enabling transactions to flow seamlessly is why our clients range from first time home buyers and sellers to some of the top real estate developers, REITs, law firms and lenders in the country.

Near North is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company that is built around collaboration, responsiveness, integrity and community. We are searching for people to join our team who are enthusiastic and motivated to provide a positive impact on the growth and success of our expanding company. Come grow with us!

Benefits you’ll enjoy:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company paid life insurance & long-term disability
• Voluntary short-term disability & supplemental life insurance
• Competitive PTO and holiday pay
• Volunteer PTO - "Day of Service" to volunteer in your local community
• Access to company-owned ski condo in Beaver Creek, CO

Salary Range: $50,000 - $75,000 per year.

We are honored to announce that Near North has been awarded the Gold Level Designation from the MEECO Leadership Institute. As recipients of this designation, Near North joins the likes of the Ford Motor Company, Mayo Clinic, MD Anderson and FedEx as companies working strategically to transform current and future leaders. This designation recognizes our use of best practice executive coaching and organizational development to develop leaders who build our firm.