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Residential Escrow Officer

Transnationtitle, Fenton, Michigan, United States, 48430

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About us Transnation Title Agency is a leading provider of real estate title services dedicated to delivering exceptional results and customer satisfaction. Committed to accuracy, efficiency, and integrity, we strive to exceed our clients' expectations in every transaction. Our employees are our most valuable asset. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Job Summary As a Residential Escrow Officer, you will manage all aspects of residential escrow transactions, from paperwork to signing, ensuring every step towards homeownership is a smooth and joyful process. You will work closely with real estate pros, lenders, buyers, and sellers to ensure smooth and timely closings while prioritizing client satisfaction and peace of mind. Your primary duties include prepping and reviewing documents, coordinating with all parties, disbursing funds, and maintaining accurate records, while delivering exemplary customer service. If you are ready to support homeownership dreams, join our team.

Responsibilities and Duties Typical duties of the position may include:

Effectively communicate with customers to process new and existing title orders.

Answer phones and direct calls to the appropriate department or individual with courtesy and professionalism, ensuring prompt handling of client inquiries.

Review title commitments: review accuracy of investing, insured parties, insured values, and rates as filed; correlate property descriptions on commitments to related documents; review title requirements and obtain necessary documentation to create a marketable title.

Scheduling and coordinating closings with parties involved in transactions.

Prepare escrow settlement documents including proration of taxes, rents, and other items as required by instructions.

Execute closings: explain closing documents, obtain signatures, collect and disburse funds and documents, maintain follow-up for completion of transactions and issuance of policies, and prepare escrow agreements per contract or instructions.

File and record transaction documents for issuance of final policies.

Reliable transportation to travel to off-site locations to perform closings.

The Escrow Officer may be assigned additional tasks to support the department's goals.

Qualifications and Skills

Provide company stewardship to customers, servicing as a liaison with realtors, lenders, attorneys, etc.

Knowledge of title insurance, escrow terminology, and insuring marketable title to real property.

Knowledge of real estate-related documents, local escrow procedures, legal descriptions, sales and service techniques, and mortgage lending principles.

Knowledge of underwriters' policies, products, and coverage limitations.

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends when necessary.

Knowledge of local and state tax and recording standards.

Understanding of legal descriptions, sales, service techniques, and mortgage lending principles.

Excellent decision-making skills.

Ability to perform proration of taxes and related costs on closing documents.

Education/Experience Associate degree with a minimum of two years of experience in the real estate title industry or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses

Resident Producer Licenses with the State.

Valid State Driver's License.

Preferred: Notary Public.

Computer Skills Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office and web-based industry programs. RamQuest or SoftPro software experience.

Company Perks

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid Birthday off

Flexible work schedule

Employee Assistant Program for employees and family members

Employee Development Program

Scholarship Program

Benefit programs

Multiple Medical plans

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Telemedicine benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Flex spending program

Health spending account

Company paid Life, LTD, and STD

Voluntary Life Coverage

MetLife - Supplemental Insurance

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