Escrow Officer
Job Description Summary As an Escrow Officer working for Inspired Title Services, a builder affiliate account to Taylor Morrison’s title company, you are responsible to clear title and ensure compliance with the title commitment, real estate contract, and lender closing instructions while conducting the closings and disbursing funds. Job Details What You’ll Do · Ability to perform all tasks of the Escrow Processor and Escrow Assistant · Work closely with internal/external partners and clients to complete the transaction · Prepare Closing Disclosure, the ALTA Settlement Statement and all other closing documents necessary for the transaction · Assist internal/external partners and clients with closing related questions · Collect all taxes due, HOA dues, and any delinquencies · Clear title requirements · Collaborate with management and underwriting to resolve various title issues, including but not limited to legal descriptions, easements, lot splits, vesting, all tax liens, abstracts of judgments, bankruptcies, boundary disputes, encroachments, list pendants, etc. · Secure all documents (corrective and others) that may be required for the issuance of the title insurance policy · Conduct or oversee the signing portion of the closing with the customer, realtor, lender and attorney · Oversee the issuance of checks, wires, bills, statements, receipts, and any other documents needed to ensure customer satisfaction · Prior to disbursement, confirm all funds are collected, all appropriate documents are checked for accuracy, signatures are collected, and acknowledgements and legal descriptions are correct · Prior to recording, verify all legal documents for correct acknowledgements, legal, and lien information · Prepare and ship closing packages: Assure that each package is complete and properly signed by all parties · Prepare documents for recording in different counties: Assure that documents sent for recording fulfill not only the recording regulations, but also the lenders' requirements · Prepare file for both loan and owners' policies · Prepare endorsements for policy, when applicable · Manage the entire real estate closing process, including compliance with real estate contracts, lender instructions, title requirements, company requirements and other written instructions · Perform other duties as assigned Sound Like You? You might be just who we’re looking for if you have… · Two (2) years of escrow experience · Cooperate with and take direction from management · Participate in company sponsored seminars, meetings and training · If applicable, licensed and bonded in good standing in state located; and is required to adhere to any state licensing continuing education requirements · Must be a notary public in state located · Must be of high integrity, technical competence and high moral character · Proficient level of computer skills in title production and closing software (e.g. SoftPro, Ramquest, ResWare) including spreadsheet, word processing, and power point · Have customer services skills with engaging in a diverse ranges of homebuyer demographics · Must have an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment · Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of the escrow/title industry field · Must create a positive image of the company through a professional appearance, actions, and conduct to fellow employees and customers · Understand the escrow process to determine what steps need to be taken to transfer the title of property pursuant to the conditions called for in the real estate contract and lender instructions · Proficient in using communication tools such as phone and computer, including Microsoft Suite · Ability to manage key timeframes and strict deadlines · Deliver outstanding customer service through clear verbal and written communication, collaborating effectively with both internal and external customers FLSA Status: Non-Exempt This position is considered a non-exempt position for purposes of wage-hour law, which means that you will be required to keep a time record and will be eligible for overtime pay. Essential Functions: Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community regularly and adhere to schedule Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device Ability to interact with customers, co-workers and management face to face, by phone or electronically Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed Ability to operate a motor vehicle if applicable Comply with company policies and procedure Ability to work overtime during busy seasons and fiscal year ends Physical Demands: Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position up to 90% of the time The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds *Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement. Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job. Taylor Morrison is an equal opportunity employer. Taylor Morrison does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of race, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion or veteran status.
