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First Title & Escrow

Escrow Officer

First Title & Escrow, Bryan, Texas, United States, 77808

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Overview As an Escrow Manager, you’ll play a critical role in closing real estate transactions while ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. You’ll leverage your deep understanding of title and escrow processes to deliver reliable, high-quality service for our clients. You will serve as the primary point of contact for buyers, sellers, agents, lenders, and other stakeholders throughout the escrow process. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving problems, and excel in client communication, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your expertise on a national stage.

What You’ll Do

Complete the full escrow process for residential and/or REO transactions from open to close

Review and interpret purchase agreements, title commitments, lender instructions, and other closing documents

Prepare escrow instructions, estimated settlement statements, and final closing packages in accordance with Texas guidelines

Request payoffs, verify wire instructions, and manage the disbursement of funds upon closing

CD/Settlement Statement: Prepare the CD/Settlement Statement in accordance with the lender’s terms and conditions, confirming title and recording fees are accurately reflected

Coordinate document signing appointments and ensure proper notarization and return of executed documents

Pre-Closing Call: Conduct a Pre-Closing call to the notary and customer to confirm appointment and answer any questions

Confirm closing: Confirm closing appointment is completed

Review: Review signed closing package and partner closing with the notary for any corrections

Quality Control: Ensure the Lender’s package is correct, delivery closing package to notary via secure portal

Ensure timely recording and disbursement

Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for closing inquiries, facilitating clear and professional communication between clients and the borrower

Process emails and respond to all incoming requests in a timely manner

Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency and service

Maintain detailed and up-to-date records in the closing production system, documenting all actions and communications

Escalate complex issues to management or for resolution guidance

Consistently meet established service level agreements (SLAs), quality standards, and internal performance metrics

Assist with closing production improvements and participate in training new specialists as needed

Other duties as assigned

What You Need

5+ years of escrow experience and 2+ years of Escrow Officer experience handling full transaction

Deep understanding of Texas escrow procedures, title insurance, and related real estate documents

Experience with Resware, closing production software is a plus

Excellent attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Strong verbal and written communication abilities

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Team Player: Positive attitude and strong sense of customer service and collaboration

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