Transnation Title Agency
Residential Escrow Officer
Transnation Title Agency, Traverse City, Michigan, United States, 49685
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Transnation Title Agency . 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, and 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 parties to signing shindigs, ensuring every step toward homeownership is a joyful journey. You will work closely with real estate professionals, lenders, buyers, and sellers to ensure smooth and timely closings while prioritizing our clients' satisfaction and peace of mind. Your primary duties will include prepping and reviewing documents, coordinating with all parties involved, disbursing funds, and maintaining accurate records. Responsibilities and Duties
Effectively communicate with customers to process new and existing title orders. Answer phones and direct calls to the appropriate department or individual with a courteous and professional demeanor, ensuring prompt and efficient handling of client inquiries and requests. Review title commitments:
Review accuracy of investing, insured parties, insured values, and rates as filed. Correlate property description on commitments to surveys, policies, mortgages, deeds, purchase agreements, and other legal documents, ascertaining their accuracy and completeness. Review title requirements as outlined in the commitment and obtain and review proper documentation, such as deeds, mortgage, and land contract payoffs, discharges, trust documents, divorce documents, power of attorneys, probate documents, corporate documents, and other documents pertinent to creating a marketable title. Schedule and coordinate closings with parties involved in transactions. Prepare escrow settlement documents as instructed by the company, lender, attorneys, and purchase agreements, including prorating of taxes, rents, and other items as required by instructions.
Execute closings:
Explain closing documents to parties involved, answer questions about the derivation of figures on the closing statement, and obtain all necessary signatures. Collect and disburse all funds and documents to appropriate parties. Maintain follow-up necessary for the completion of transactions and issuance of policies. Prepare written escrow agreements per the contract or instructions given. File and record transaction documents for issuance of final policies. Have 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 company liaison with realtors, lenders, attorneys, etc. Knowledge and understanding of the purpose and use of title insurance and related services, terminology of instruments involved in escrow transactions, and insuring marketable title to real property. Knowledge and understanding of real estate‑related documents, local escrow procedures and terminology, legal descriptions, sales and service techniques, and mortgage lending principles. Knowledge and understanding of terms, conditions, covered risks, and exclusions from coverage of underwriters' policies, products, and company products. Ability to work a flex schedule, willing to work nights and weekends when necessary. Knowledge of local and state tax and recording standards. Excellent decision‑making skills. Ability to perform proration of taxes and similar costs associated with the closing documents. Education/Experience
Associate degree with a minimum of two years experience within the real estate title industry or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Licenses
Resident Producers Licenses with the state. Valid state driver's license. Computer Skills
Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office and web‑based industry programs. RamQuest software. 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 Seniority Level
Entry level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Sales and Management Location: Traverse City, MI. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Transnation Title Agency by 2x.
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Residential Escrow Officer
role at
Transnation Title Agency . 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, and 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 parties to signing shindigs, ensuring every step toward homeownership is a joyful journey. You will work closely with real estate professionals, lenders, buyers, and sellers to ensure smooth and timely closings while prioritizing our clients' satisfaction and peace of mind. Your primary duties will include prepping and reviewing documents, coordinating with all parties involved, disbursing funds, and maintaining accurate records. Responsibilities and Duties
Effectively communicate with customers to process new and existing title orders. Answer phones and direct calls to the appropriate department or individual with a courteous and professional demeanor, ensuring prompt and efficient handling of client inquiries and requests. Review title commitments:
Review accuracy of investing, insured parties, insured values, and rates as filed. Correlate property description on commitments to surveys, policies, mortgages, deeds, purchase agreements, and other legal documents, ascertaining their accuracy and completeness. Review title requirements as outlined in the commitment and obtain and review proper documentation, such as deeds, mortgage, and land contract payoffs, discharges, trust documents, divorce documents, power of attorneys, probate documents, corporate documents, and other documents pertinent to creating a marketable title. Schedule and coordinate closings with parties involved in transactions. Prepare escrow settlement documents as instructed by the company, lender, attorneys, and purchase agreements, including prorating of taxes, rents, and other items as required by instructions.
Execute closings:
Explain closing documents to parties involved, answer questions about the derivation of figures on the closing statement, and obtain all necessary signatures. Collect and disburse all funds and documents to appropriate parties. Maintain follow-up necessary for the completion of transactions and issuance of policies. Prepare written escrow agreements per the contract or instructions given. File and record transaction documents for issuance of final policies. Have 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 company liaison with realtors, lenders, attorneys, etc. Knowledge and understanding of the purpose and use of title insurance and related services, terminology of instruments involved in escrow transactions, and insuring marketable title to real property. Knowledge and understanding of real estate‑related documents, local escrow procedures and terminology, legal descriptions, sales and service techniques, and mortgage lending principles. Knowledge and understanding of terms, conditions, covered risks, and exclusions from coverage of underwriters' policies, products, and company products. Ability to work a flex schedule, willing to work nights and weekends when necessary. Knowledge of local and state tax and recording standards. Excellent decision‑making skills. Ability to perform proration of taxes and similar costs associated with the closing documents. Education/Experience
Associate degree with a minimum of two years experience within the real estate title industry or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Licenses
Resident Producers Licenses with the state. Valid state driver's license. Computer Skills
Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office and web‑based industry programs. RamQuest software. 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 Seniority Level
Entry level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Sales and Management Location: Traverse City, MI. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Transnation Title Agency by 2x.
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