Title Agent or Escrow Officer

Nbutexas; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NBute˙xas in Jacksonville seeks a Licensed Title Agent/Escrow Director to handle real estate transactions from requirements to closing.

You will determine escrow needs, obtain clear titles, and manage closing activities with a focus on accuracy and customer service in a growing environment.

Qualifications

• Active Florida license with 3+ years escrow/closings in Florida.
• Knowledge of Florida title/escrow/closing laws and practices.
• Experience with SoftPro.
• Personal book of business a plus.
• Excellent customer service orientation.
• Able to manage time and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to build positive working relationships.
• Able to adapt to a rapidly growing company.
• Active listening and comprehension of spoken information.

Responsibilities

• Determine escrow requirements by studying buyer/seller/lender instructions.
• Obtain clear titles by ordering title reports and resolving defects.
• Establish escrow accounts and maintain records.
• Close escrow by balancing and disbursing funds.
• Prepare escrow instructions and title documents.
• Complete tax and interest prorations.
• Communicate with lenders regarding follow-up needs and instructions.
• Manage all closing documentation, signatures, filings, and disbursements.
• Schedule, coordinate, and conduct closings.
• Explain provisions and procedures during closing meetings.
• Ensure compliance with title and escrow regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of title, escrow, and closing laws.

Skills

Active license (FL)

Customer service

Time management

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Tools

SoftPro

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a large Corporate backed Title Company with building and property management companies, sell, deliver, and manage rental units and single-family rental homes for investors.

Licensed TItle Agent or Escrow Director will join our team of career-minded professionals in the Jacksonville branch.

The client has a state of the art office, an excellent culture and is a place where employees enjoy coming to work each day.

Hard work is important but balance is essential.

The Company offers numerous options to help its employees achieve their financial, professional, and wellness goals including: excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options, paid time off 401(k) plan with a company match.

Title Services the Licensed Title Agent, will be based in the Jacksonville office and will complete real estate transactions by determining requirements, clearing titles, assembling and reviewing closing documents, and disbursing funds.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Determine escrow requirements by studying and following buyer, seller, and lender instructions
• Obtain clear titles by ordering title reports, resolving title defects, and satisfying liens and encumbrances
• Establish escrow accounts by depositing funds and maintaining account records
• Close escrow accounts by balancing and disbursing funds
• Prepare escrow instructions and title documents
• Complete calculations by prorating taxes and interest
• Communicate with lenders regarding such things as follow-up needs and instructions
• Manage all phases of documentation and closing including, but not limited to, assembling and reviewing documents, completing documents and obtaining signatures, recordings and filings, and preparing final closing statements and title disbursements
• Schedule, coordinate, and conduct closings
• Review paperwork with all parties, answer questions, and explain provisions and procedures as needed during closing meetings
• Ensure compliance with title and escrow regulations
• Maintain a current knowledge of title, escrow, and closing laws and practices

Qualifications

• Active license from Florida with 3 or more years of experience in escrow and closings in Florida
• Demonstrated knowledge of title, escrow, and closing laws and practices in Florida
• Experience with SoftPro
• Candidates should have a personal book of business that they bring with them to the organization.
• Experience providing excellent customer service
• Able to manage time effectively, prioritize appropriately, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail, written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite programs
• Able to develop and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships
• Able to adapt to a rapidly growing company
• Able to listen and understand information and ideas presented in spoken words