Real Estate Escrow Assistant

Job Description

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• Open escrow files for closing on real estate transactions through SMS, providing required disclosures to borrower, ordering payoffs, answering questions, etc.
• Review title reports, clearing all liens and judgments, resolving title defects, satisfying any encumbrances against property or principals.
• May assist with preparation of borrower documentation in compliance with federal and state requirements and under guidance of the Staff LPO.
• Must be able to obtain a notary to assist with signing borrower documentation under guidance of the Staff LPO.
• Complete closing by recording and filing documents, preparing and distributing final closing statements, and packaging lender documents.
• Balance file with lender for disbursement; close file by balancing and disbursing funds.
• Review and approve outgoing wires for the Staff LPO when needed.
• Assist with maintenance of payoff reconveyance tracking.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year real estate closing and/or mortgage lending or servicing experience required.
• Working knowledge of mortgage terms, title insurance, and procedures related to mortgage closing, in addition to property vesting, chain of title and lien perfection processes is preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office programs including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills required, including maintaining positive relationships and excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse work group, as well as independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to adapt to changes and prioritize and manage competing demands.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret data and understand and communicate complex and diverse information.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations exercising flexibility and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic required, including the ability to complete duties on time, consistently arrive at work on time as scheduled, and ability to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.

• Must be able to regularly talk, hear, and operate a computer keyboard and mouse.
• Occasionally lift, pull/push, and carry up to 10 pounds.

• Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds at a low or moderate level consistent with an office setting.
• Exposure to high-stress, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

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