Escrow Officer

About The Role

The Escrow Officer is responsible for processing responsibilities and preparing all closing documents and ensuring all loan and contract paperwork is signed correctly and notarized. The Escrow Officer is also responsible for communicating effectively with clients to provide updates and answer any questions or concerns. There is no book of business required, as this is a Builder Escrow Officer position.

What You’ll Do

• Order title searches, title updates, HOA estoppels, municipal lien searches, CDD payoffs, contractor’s affidavits, certificates of occupancies, final termite guarantees and final surveys with certifications.
• Prepare all closing documents for lenders and title company.
• Calculate and collect fees, taxes, and all other payments from buyers.
• Ensure loan and contract paperwork is signed correctly and notarized.
• Review Lender’s Instructions and comply.
• Send CD (Closing Disclosure) to Lender for approval.
• Prepare and deliver the Combined ALTA settlement statement to seller for review and approval, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Distribute final approved ALTA to selling agent (if applicable) and coordinate revisions or approvals as needed to meet closing timelines.
• Prepare and finalize lender and buyer title documents; securely upload completed packages to the mobile notary portal to facilitate seamless remote closings.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Reqiures at least 4 years of escrow experience.
• Demonstrated computer skills including a working knowledge of MS Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. SoftPro experience preferred.
• Experience closing files in both TX and FL preferred.