Adaptive Commissioning Solutions · 4 months ago
Commercial Escrow Officer
Chicago Title is a prominent member of the Fidelity National Financial family, known for being the nation's largest group of title companies. They are seeking a dynamic and motivated Commercial Escrow Officer to manage real estate transactions, establish new escrow accounts, and serve as a liaison between parties involved in commercial real estate transactions.
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Responsibilities
Completes real estate transactions by determining requirements; clearing titles; assembling, preparing, and reviewing closing documents; disbursing funds including compliance with real estate contracts, lender instructions, title requirements, company requirements and other written instructions
Prepares transaction closing documents by assembling documents and forms
Facilitates signing appointments with clear explanations of all documents for clients and attorneys
Collaborates with title department to resolve title issues such as legal descriptions, easements, lot splits, vesting, all tax liens, abstracts of judgments, bankruptcies, boundary disputes, encroachments, etc
Corresponds with principals, lenders, real estate brokers and attorneys
Delegates work to and manage the work of escrow assistants in the real estate transaction process
Ensures strict adherence to company policy, Department of Insurance regulations, RESPA and other state and federal requirements
Manages and develops client relationships to ensure future real estate closing transactions
Markets new business and partners with the commercial sales representative on prospective clients
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
Assists in developing strategies that will lead to successful revenue growth for the company
Monitors competition and recommend new solutions for the improvement of service
Qualification
Required
High School diploma required, College degree preferred
5+ years commercial escrow experience directly handling commercial escrow transactions as an escrow officer
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the escrow/title industry field
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
A natural connector, working confidently with buyers, sellers, brokers, and attorneys to achieve successful outcomes
Notary public
Preferred
Experience handling HUD, FNMA/Freddie Mac financing, SBA transactions and 1031 exchanges preferable
Benefits
Compensation structure includes a competitive base salary.
Flexible work schedule.
Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and a wellness program.