Escrow Officer
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Job Overview

We are looking for a detailed-oriented and experienced candidate to join our Real estate industry as an Escrow Officer.

As an Escrow Officer, you will be responsible for verifying the document before buying or selling the clients’ property. You will also be responsible for ensuring that the property is free from all financial obligations and debts.

In addition to this, you should be supervising the preparation and the delivery of the required escrow documents. You should also be handling the deposition of funds for finalizing the transactions.

To succeed in this job role, you should possess excellent communication skills and be willing to solve problems efficiently. You should have a keen eye for detail to find errors and mistakes in the agreements.

If you think you can take these duties and responsibilities of an Escrow Officer, then write to us. We look forward to working with you.

Responsibilities

•  Attending meetings with the clients regarding the properties.

• Providing escrow information to the Loan Officer and client as well.

• Preparing documents such as trust deeds, mortgages, property titles, etc.

• Checking the accuracy of the land-related documents.

• Researching on type of title and description of properties.

• Resolving title related issues by conversing with buyers, sellers, realtors, surveyors, and others.

• Inspecting the property titles for overdue taxes.

• Checking the property reports from the country surveyors.

• Maintaining and updating records for future reference.

• Overseeing the team members and providing them guidance as and when required.

• Ensuring the records are maintained as per the rules and regulations.

• Monitoring the closing files for any faults and blunders.

• Transferring funds to the buyer.

• Performing clerical duties if required.

• Adhering to all the rules and regulations of the company.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.

• Proven work experience as an Escrow Officer or a similar role in the Real Estate Department.

• A professional state escrow certification.

• Strong knowledge of court procedures.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Outstanding negotiation skills.

• Trustworthy and critical thinker.

• Excellent listening skills.

• Quick decision-making skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools.

• Customer-oriented individual and an outstanding problem-solver.

• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.

• Basic Maths skills.