Clever Real Estate
About Clever Real Estate
Clever Real Estate is a venture-backed real estate technology company on a mission to revolutionize the way people buy, sell, and manage real estate. We are at the forefront of innovation, combining cutting‑edge technology with deep industry expertise to create seamless, efficient, and transparent real estate experiences. We’ve built the leading online education platform in real estate and are rated the #2 real estate company on TrustPilot, with 3,400 five‑star reviews. Our solutions have helped people save over $180 million in real estate fees. If you’re looking for a high‑impact role with deep ownership, brilliant teammates, and meaningful real‑world impact, read on! Role Overview
Reporting directly to the Sr. Director of Title and Escrow Operations, Clever Closings is looking for a dedicated Branch Manager/Senior Escrow Officer to join our Closings Team. This role involves managing the end‑to‑end process of real estate transactions while overseeing the branch’s operations and ensuring compliance with Michigan regulations. As the Branch Manager, you will own the branch’s success by ensuring operational excellence and maintaining a customer‑first culture. This person must be able to drive into a Detroit office 2‑3 days/week. Base Pay Range
$75,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr Additional Compensation Types
Commission Responsibilities
As a Branch Manager/Senior Escrow Officer, you will be accountable for: Compliance: Ensure the branch operates efficiently and complies with Michigan Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) requirements. Branch Operations: Supervise branch operations, including managing escrow files, maintaining compliance, managing funds, and meeting service targets. Closing Process: Facilitate a professional closing experience, including obtaining appropriate signatures, handling funds, and meeting all title and lender requirements. Document Preparation: Review contracts, title commitments, and lender instructions to prepare settlement statements and necessary real estate documents for closing. Fund Management: Hold and disburse funds according to escrow instructions, ensuring accurate and timely transactions. Proactive Communication: Maintain open lines of communication with all parties involved in the real estate transaction throughout the life cycle of the file. Provide timely and accurate feedback to business leaders to support continuous improvement. Document Recording: Prepare documents for recording to ensure legal compliance and proper documentation. Quality Control: Oversee policy issuance to ensure accuracy and compliance with company standards. Business Development: Build and maintain relationships with Realtors and industry professionals to continuously grow business opportunities. Team Mentorship: Assist in the development of team members by mentoring Assistants, fostering a collaborative and skilled team environment. Measures of Success
Strong operational skills – manage branch operations, compliance, performance metrics, and team development. Strong interpersonal skills – interact effectively with clients, colleagues, and industry professionals. Organizational skills – manage multiple tasks efficiently and maintain order throughout the closing process. Analytical thinking – think critically and solve problems that arise during the transaction process. Regulatory knowledge – thorough understanding of Michigan escrow regulations, including DFPI guidelines. Skills / Qualifications
Demonstrate complete knowledge and ability to handle a real estate transaction from receipt of contract to funding and disbursement. Solid knowledge of title insurance, regulatory guidelines, legal documents and real property law. Strong written and verbal communication skills; persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent people skills. Action‑oriented, entrepreneurial, flexible, and innovative approach to work. Superior customer service skills. Ability to work with mathematical concepts (e.g., statistical inferences), fundamentals of geometry, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios to practical situations. Excellent computer skills in Closing Software (Qualia a plus), Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite and Google Workplace. 5+ years in the title industry (Residential Resale). Base compensation: $75‑90k; total compensation range $110‑135k. Health, dental, vision (75% company‑covered) and life insurance. Company 401(k) program. Paid Time Off starting at 18 days per year that grows with tenure. 6‑12 weeks paid parental leave. 3 free counseling sessions and optional weekly meditation. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Statement
Clever Real Estate provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Administrative and Customer Service
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Clever Real Estate is a venture-backed real estate technology company on a mission to revolutionize the way people buy, sell, and manage real estate. We are at the forefront of innovation, combining cutting‑edge technology with deep industry expertise to create seamless, efficient, and transparent real estate experiences. We’ve built the leading online education platform in real estate and are rated the #2 real estate company on TrustPilot, with 3,400 five‑star reviews. Our solutions have helped people save over $180 million in real estate fees. If you’re looking for a high‑impact role with deep ownership, brilliant teammates, and meaningful real‑world impact, read on! Role Overview
Reporting directly to the Sr. Director of Title and Escrow Operations, Clever Closings is looking for a dedicated Branch Manager/Senior Escrow Officer to join our Closings Team. This role involves managing the end‑to‑end process of real estate transactions while overseeing the branch’s operations and ensuring compliance with Michigan regulations. As the Branch Manager, you will own the branch’s success by ensuring operational excellence and maintaining a customer‑first culture. This person must be able to drive into a Detroit office 2‑3 days/week. Base Pay Range
$75,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr Additional Compensation Types
Commission Responsibilities
As a Branch Manager/Senior Escrow Officer, you will be accountable for: Compliance: Ensure the branch operates efficiently and complies with Michigan Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) requirements. Branch Operations: Supervise branch operations, including managing escrow files, maintaining compliance, managing funds, and meeting service targets. Closing Process: Facilitate a professional closing experience, including obtaining appropriate signatures, handling funds, and meeting all title and lender requirements. Document Preparation: Review contracts, title commitments, and lender instructions to prepare settlement statements and necessary real estate documents for closing. Fund Management: Hold and disburse funds according to escrow instructions, ensuring accurate and timely transactions. Proactive Communication: Maintain open lines of communication with all parties involved in the real estate transaction throughout the life cycle of the file. Provide timely and accurate feedback to business leaders to support continuous improvement. Document Recording: Prepare documents for recording to ensure legal compliance and proper documentation. Quality Control: Oversee policy issuance to ensure accuracy and compliance with company standards. Business Development: Build and maintain relationships with Realtors and industry professionals to continuously grow business opportunities. Team Mentorship: Assist in the development of team members by mentoring Assistants, fostering a collaborative and skilled team environment. Measures of Success
Strong operational skills – manage branch operations, compliance, performance metrics, and team development. Strong interpersonal skills – interact effectively with clients, colleagues, and industry professionals. Organizational skills – manage multiple tasks efficiently and maintain order throughout the closing process. Analytical thinking – think critically and solve problems that arise during the transaction process. Regulatory knowledge – thorough understanding of Michigan escrow regulations, including DFPI guidelines. Skills / Qualifications
Demonstrate complete knowledge and ability to handle a real estate transaction from receipt of contract to funding and disbursement. Solid knowledge of title insurance, regulatory guidelines, legal documents and real property law. Strong written and verbal communication skills; persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent people skills. Action‑oriented, entrepreneurial, flexible, and innovative approach to work. Superior customer service skills. Ability to work with mathematical concepts (e.g., statistical inferences), fundamentals of geometry, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios to practical situations. Excellent computer skills in Closing Software (Qualia a plus), Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite and Google Workplace. 5+ years in the title industry (Residential Resale). Base compensation: $75‑90k; total compensation range $110‑135k. Health, dental, vision (75% company‑covered) and life insurance. Company 401(k) program. Paid Time Off starting at 18 days per year that grows with tenure. 6‑12 weeks paid parental leave. 3 free counseling sessions and optional weekly meditation. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Statement
Clever Real Estate provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Administrative and Customer Service
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