Escrow Closer
Clayton, MO
Posted 12 hrs ago
Job Description
Work as part of the closing team to help create the American dream of home ownership come true! We are seeking an Escrow Closer to work in our Clayton, MO office. This is an in-office position, working Monday – Friday.
As an Escrow Closer, you play a key role within our company because you interface directly with buyers and sellers. The Escrow Closer facilitates a closing, ensuring all documents and balances required to complete a sales and mortgage transaction are properly prepared and executed. Monitor the upcoming transaction, reviewing for completeness and compliance and ensuring all necessary information has been ordered and is accurate, e.g. payoff, abstract, title evidence, reports, mortgage documentation, and other pertinent information.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and submit closed loan package, deposits and disbursement documentation, recording package, final policy package and/or commission package to appropriate department or entities.
- Respond in a timely manner to any returned or rejected mortgage or recording packages. Respond to requests made on closed loans to assist lender.
- Prepare transferring and mortgage documentation, HUD Settlement Statements and other required miscellaneous documents.
- Conduct the closing including explanation of all related documents and closing costs.
- Examine title evidence for defects and take the necessary action to correct title defect.
- Ensure that title issues are resolved prior to closing.
- Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or the equivalent.
- One to two years title closing experience strongly preferred.
- Strong computer skills.
- Marketing and sales skills preferred.
- Superior communication skills, including presentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- The ability to work as a member in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently under deadline pressure.
- High degree of integrity, self-motivated, organized, detail oriented, and possess a strong aptitude for figures.
- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
Other (licenses, certifications, schedule flexibility/OT, travel, etc.):
- May occasionally work extra hours during peak times of the month.
- Willingness to travel when necessary.
- Position may require a title license.
We offer a full suite of benefits including Medical, Health Savings Account, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation (PTO), 401(k) with employer match, Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer
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HomeServices of America, through its operating companies, is the country's preeminent provider of homeownership services, including wholly owned brokerages, mortgage, franchising, title, escrow, insurance, and relocation services.. HomeServices is owned by Berkshire Hathaway Energy, a consolidated subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. HomeServices’ operating companies offer integrated real estate services, including brokerage services, mortgage originations, title and closing services, property and casualty insurance, home warranties, and other homeownership services. Our core values of integrity, innovation, and transformative results fuels our purpose of pioneering industry advancements and empowering individuals and families to realize the dream of home ownership, turning aspirations into a reality for all. Our trustworthy reputation is proven in every transaction we make and our commitment to maintaining this standard is unwavering.
