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ForFutures Financial, Planning, a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services LLC

Escrow Officer (in office)

ForFutures Financial, Planning, a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, Lansing, Michigan, United States

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Who We Are First American's Direct division provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for real estate purchases, refinances and equity loans. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. We are passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential.

What We Do Enable you to provide best-in-class service and support to your clients by leveraging industry leading technology and the strongest escrow and underwriter partners in the business. We are transforming the residential real estate experience one closing at a time.

Location This is an in-office position located at 134 N 1st Street, Brighton, MI.

What You’ll Do

Complete real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements.

Act as a neutral liaison between file parties, adhere to company policy, and monitor and mitigate risk to the company.

Ensure that all funds are properly accounted for and disbursed in accordance with the terms of the contract and our company policy.

Prepare regular reports on the status of the escrow account and provide these reports to the parties involved in the transaction.

Examine property titles, mortgages, and trust deed documents.

Prepare legal documents for the closure of the sale.

Complete closing by recording and filing documents, preparing, and distributing final closing statements and title.

What You’ll Bring

2-4 years of escrow-related experience.

Experience directly handling escrow transactions.

Openness to new technology and proprietary programs; adjusts easily to new workflow.

Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude.

Excellent verbal and written communication with both our internal team and external customers; comfortable using various types of communication to meet customer needs.

Problem solver with strong organizational skills, is detail oriented, and knows how to navigate internal and external resources to resolve issues.

Thrives in contributing to a team working together to deliver beyond customer expectations.

Comfortable guiding and supporting future talent learning the business.

Knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies.

Valid Licensing/Certification as required by applicable state.

High school diploma or equivalent.

What We Offer By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term. Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO/paid sick leave and an employee stock purchase plan.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Sales and Management

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