Escrow Officer

Day-to-Day Overview:

The Sr. Escrow Officer is primarily responsible for completing all tasks and responsibilities associated with intake, processing, closing, and funding new title orders. Including:

• Understanding the escrow process to determine what steps need to be taken to conduct a closing according to the conditions called for in the real estate contract and lender instructions.
• Collaborates with the title department to resolve title issues such as legal descriptions, easements, lot splits, vesting, all tax liens, abstracts of judgments, bankruptcies, boundary disputes, encroachments, list pendents, etc.
• Reviews title commitments for accuracy and completeness to ensure all requirements are met and works with appropriate parties to prepare documents for closing.
• Conducts closing, in office or in conjunction with an outside vendor, with the customer, realtor, lenders, and attorneys.
• Receives and reviews all documents for accuracy and completeness and prepares files for disbursement.

Requirements

• Holding a current Escrow License for a minimum of 5 years, completing continuing education to maintain licensure.
• 5 years of recent title insurance and escrow experience.
• Must be knowledgeable and proficient in the use of title insurance and closing software solutions.
• Must have an active portable book of business in the area (NB, Kyle, Buda, Greene, Austin and surrounding areas)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must demonstrate good problem-solving skills and sound judgment/reasoning skills.
• Attention to detail, strong time management skills, and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, volume production-driven environment.
• Work flexible hours as needed, including possible weekends. Availability for periodic travel to work-site locations.

Additional Information:

• Compensation structure: *Base Salary: $60-80k
• Additional compensation tiers begin after the first dollar
• Based on closed transactions, premium/closing fees, etc.
• Average total compensation for mid-level Escrow Officers: $100k+
• Additional benefits and compensation types offered