West Coast Escrow
Escrow Branch Manager -Anywhere Integrated Services- Indian Wells, CA
West Coast Escrow, Indio, California, United States, 92201
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated, high integrity Branch Manager with at least 3 years of management experience. This includes handling incoming escrows from beginning to end and everything in between; managing and coaching the staff; recruiting to grow the branch and/or operation overall; being responsible for all levels of customer care and proactive problem resolution on our files and with staff. He/She will participate in all company and customer meetings as required and keep the staff informed of new company and industry policies and procedures.
He/She would work closely with the sales representative and senior leadership to increase revenue and profits, manage expenses, increase partner capture and third‑party market share. He/She is responsible for opening new escrows and maintaining client relationships to build the branch and supporting the other team players in assisting with their daily duties and responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Receipting in buyer’s deposits.
Making calls to the buyer and seller for introductions, along with the corresponding agents; introducing or giving names of her staff so that the parties know whom to contact if she is not available.
Reviewing the sales contract; ordering demands.
Processing incoming mail and email; updating escrow file.
Reviewing Title Reports and working with title to determine methods to clear exceptions.
Monitoring contingencies/conditions.
Preparing escrow instructions, estimated statements, title transfer documents and all documents necessary to clear exceptions.
Delivering all necessary documents to client.
Keeping in direct contact with agent with weekly report as to the progress of the transaction and what is needed for a complete closing.
Creating a system in the office to make sure each file is in status order so that each person can locate what they need efficiently.
Setting signing appointments for buyer and seller.
Personally handling signings or managing signings with outside signing services.
Preparing file for funding.
Ordering Hazard Insurance.
Balancing and closing file.
Setting up and monitoring recording.
Monitoring lead assistant or other officer to always review the figures before file is completely balanced (referred to as "double audit").
Signing off on check/file ledger after file is balanced.
Printing checks and closing statements after the audit.
Disbursing checks to appropriate parties.
Communicating to parties when the file has closed and when funds will be disbursed.
Requesting title insurance via a policy write‑up.
Utilizing all internal escrow support systems to create a high level of productivity and workflow in the office.
Proactively notifying parties immediately and working with senior leadership when needed for problem resolution.
Qualifications
Certified Escrow Officer preferred.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
All communication (written or verbal) must be handled with proper grammar and maintain the confidentiality of related company business.
Communicate effectively, maintain cooperation, and display professional attitude with coworkers and management.
Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and group situations to other employees of the department.
Work experience – escrow officer background.
5–7 years’ experience in an escrow officer position. Must be comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high volume, deadline‑oriented environment.
Benefits Anywhere is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Short‑term and Long‑term disability benefits, AD&D
401(k) savings plan with company match
Paid Time Off to Include Holidays, Vacation Time, and Sick Time
Paid Family & Paternity Leave
Life Insurance
Business Travel Accident Insurance
All employees receive access to LinkedIn Learning
Tuition reimbursement for approved programs
Employee Referral Program
Adoption Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Health and Wellness Program and Incentives
Employee Discounts
Employee Resource Groups
About Us West Coast Escrow is built on a tradition of excellence and guided by a spirit of integrity throughout all aspects of the closing process. As your title and closing provider, we want to assure satisfaction for everyone involved in the transaction, whether you are a buyer, seller, agent or lender. West Coast Escrow is a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate Inc.
Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS) is moving real estate to what's next. Home to some of the most recognized brands in real estate Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate , Century 21® , Coldwell Banker® , Coldwell Banker Commercial® , Corcoran® , ERA® , and Sotheby’s International Realty® , we fulfill our purpose to empower everyone’s next move through our leading integrated services, which include franchise, brokerage, relocation, and title and settlement businesses, as well as mortgage and title insurance underwriter minority owned joint ventures. Anywhere supports nearly 1 million home sale transactions annually and our portfolio of industry‑leading brands turns houses into homes in more than 118 countries and territories across the world.
At Anywhere, we are empowering everyone’s next move – your career included. What differentiates us is our scale, expertise, network, and unique business model that positions us as a trusted advisor throughout every stage of the real estate transaction. We pursue talent – strategic thinkers who are eager to always find a better way, relentlessly focus on talent, obsess about growth, and achieve exceptional results. We value our people‑first culture, which thrives on empowerment, innovation, and cross‑company collaboration as we keep moving the world forward, together. Read more about our company culture and values in our annual Impact Report.
We are proud of our award‑winning culture and are consistently recognized as an employer of choice by various organizations including:
Great Place to Work
Forbes World's Best Employers
Newsweek World's Most Trustworthy Companies
Ethisphere World's Most Ethical Companies
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He/She would work closely with the sales representative and senior leadership to increase revenue and profits, manage expenses, increase partner capture and third‑party market share. He/She is responsible for opening new escrows and maintaining client relationships to build the branch and supporting the other team players in assisting with their daily duties and responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Receipting in buyer’s deposits.
Making calls to the buyer and seller for introductions, along with the corresponding agents; introducing or giving names of her staff so that the parties know whom to contact if she is not available.
Reviewing the sales contract; ordering demands.
Processing incoming mail and email; updating escrow file.
Reviewing Title Reports and working with title to determine methods to clear exceptions.
Monitoring contingencies/conditions.
Preparing escrow instructions, estimated statements, title transfer documents and all documents necessary to clear exceptions.
Delivering all necessary documents to client.
Keeping in direct contact with agent with weekly report as to the progress of the transaction and what is needed for a complete closing.
Creating a system in the office to make sure each file is in status order so that each person can locate what they need efficiently.
Setting signing appointments for buyer and seller.
Personally handling signings or managing signings with outside signing services.
Preparing file for funding.
Ordering Hazard Insurance.
Balancing and closing file.
Setting up and monitoring recording.
Monitoring lead assistant or other officer to always review the figures before file is completely balanced (referred to as "double audit").
Signing off on check/file ledger after file is balanced.
Printing checks and closing statements after the audit.
Disbursing checks to appropriate parties.
Communicating to parties when the file has closed and when funds will be disbursed.
Requesting title insurance via a policy write‑up.
Utilizing all internal escrow support systems to create a high level of productivity and workflow in the office.
Proactively notifying parties immediately and working with senior leadership when needed for problem resolution.
Qualifications
Certified Escrow Officer preferred.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
All communication (written or verbal) must be handled with proper grammar and maintain the confidentiality of related company business.
Communicate effectively, maintain cooperation, and display professional attitude with coworkers and management.
Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and group situations to other employees of the department.
Work experience – escrow officer background.
5–7 years’ experience in an escrow officer position. Must be comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high volume, deadline‑oriented environment.
Benefits Anywhere is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Short‑term and Long‑term disability benefits, AD&D
401(k) savings plan with company match
Paid Time Off to Include Holidays, Vacation Time, and Sick Time
Paid Family & Paternity Leave
Life Insurance
Business Travel Accident Insurance
All employees receive access to LinkedIn Learning
Tuition reimbursement for approved programs
Employee Referral Program
Adoption Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Health and Wellness Program and Incentives
Employee Discounts
Employee Resource Groups
About Us West Coast Escrow is built on a tradition of excellence and guided by a spirit of integrity throughout all aspects of the closing process. As your title and closing provider, we want to assure satisfaction for everyone involved in the transaction, whether you are a buyer, seller, agent or lender. West Coast Escrow is a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate Inc.
Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS) is moving real estate to what's next. Home to some of the most recognized brands in real estate Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate , Century 21® , Coldwell Banker® , Coldwell Banker Commercial® , Corcoran® , ERA® , and Sotheby’s International Realty® , we fulfill our purpose to empower everyone’s next move through our leading integrated services, which include franchise, brokerage, relocation, and title and settlement businesses, as well as mortgage and title insurance underwriter minority owned joint ventures. Anywhere supports nearly 1 million home sale transactions annually and our portfolio of industry‑leading brands turns houses into homes in more than 118 countries and territories across the world.
At Anywhere, we are empowering everyone’s next move – your career included. What differentiates us is our scale, expertise, network, and unique business model that positions us as a trusted advisor throughout every stage of the real estate transaction. We pursue talent – strategic thinkers who are eager to always find a better way, relentlessly focus on talent, obsess about growth, and achieve exceptional results. We value our people‑first culture, which thrives on empowerment, innovation, and cross‑company collaboration as we keep moving the world forward, together. Read more about our company culture and values in our annual Impact Report.
We are proud of our award‑winning culture and are consistently recognized as an employer of choice by various organizations including:
Great Place to Work
Forbes World's Best Employers
Newsweek World's Most Trustworthy Companies
Ethisphere World's Most Ethical Companies
#J-18808-Ljbffr