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Northwest Title · 1 month ago

Escrow Officer/ Transaction Manager - Athens, OH

Athens, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Northwest Title is a reputable company in the real estate and legal sectors, and they are seeking an Escrow Officer/Transaction Manager. This role involves being the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring an excellent client experience, and managing title orders from beginning to end while coordinating with various stakeholders to facilitate successful closings.

LegalReal EstateReal Estate Investment

Responsibilities

Acts as the first and primary point of contact with our clients, responsible for ensuring an excellent client experience

Coordinates communication with realtors, lenders, attorneys, buyers, sellers, members, etc., to prepare for closing

Ensures that all items on a title insurance commitment are resolved before closing: clears title defects and obtains documentary proof to resolve a defect or obtain signatures on documents needed to insure marketable title

Prepares the Closing Disclosure and/or Settlement Statement, compliant with the purchase contract, lender closing instructions, and federal/state requirements

Perform closing and settlement functions per company standards

Create or maintain business relationships with realtors and lenders for the continued success of our business

A Transaction Manager manages a “file” (title order), from beginning to end. This role does not include supervisory or management duties overseeing other team members. They are responsible for accurately closing and disbursing files under a deadline while providing excellent, professional service to our clients

Transaction Managers understand all parts of the real estate transaction and are on the front lines of communication with our clients. They're responsible for working with other departments to get the file closed; however, they are ultimately responsible for the overall successful outcome

Qualification

Real Estate Title ExperienceClosing Disclosure PreparationCommunication SkillsOrganization SkillsMulti-tasking

Required

At least one year of experience working in the Real Estate Title industry

Acts as the first and primary point of contact with clients

Coordinates communication with realtors, lenders, attorneys, buyers, sellers, members, etc., to prepare for closing

Ensures that all items on a title insurance commitment are resolved before closing

Prepares the Closing Disclosure and/or Settlement Statement, compliant with the purchase contract, lender closing instructions, and federal/state requirements

Perform closing and settlement functions per company standards

Create or maintain business relationships with realtors and lenders for the continued success of the business

Manages a 'file' (title order), from beginning to end

Responsible for accurately closing and disbursing files under a deadline while providing excellent, professional service to clients

Understand all parts of the real estate transaction and are on the front lines of communication with clients

Responsible for working with other departments to get the file closed