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Meritage Homes · 2 days ago

Escrow Officer

Irving, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Meritage Homes is a company committed to building energy-efficient and affordable homes across the US. They are seeking a full-time Escrow Officer responsible for establishing new escrow accounts and processing escrow documents in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Real EstateReal Estate BrokerageReal Estate Investment

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Complete real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements, assembling, preparing, reviewing, processing, and distributing closing documents, and disbursing funds

Determine escrow requirements by studying and clarifying buyer, seller, and lender instructions

Obtain clear title by ordering title reports, resolving title defects, and coordinating satisfaction/release of existing liens and encumbrances against property or sellers

Establish escrow accounts, handle escrow funds, and maintain records

Prepare transaction documents by completing forms and statements and collecting and reviewing documents

Complete calculations for prorating taxes and interest

Complete closing transaction documents by assembling documents, reviewing documents with parties, explaining provisions and procedures, answering questions, checking documents for completeness and accuracy, and obtaining signatures

Complete closing by recording and filing documents and preparing and distributing final closing statements and title policies

Prepare HUD/CD statements in accordance with lender instructions and applicable law

Close escrow account by balancing and disbursing funds

Comply with regulatory requirements by adhering, and enforcing adherence, to applicable regulatory requirements

Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations

Enhance organization’s efficiency, reputation, and environment by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to company’s production, profitability, image, and environment