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Anywhere Real Estate Inc. · 6 hours ago

Escrow Assistant

Anywhere Real Estate Inc. is seeking an Escrow Assistant to support the Escrow Officer in coordinating closing transactions between various parties involved in real estate transactions. The role involves preparing files, scheduling, customer contact, and ensuring compliance with escrow standards, while also handling clerical duties and assisting in the closing process.
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Responsibilities

Provides support to the Escrow Officer by performing such duties as file set-up, scheduling, coordinating with other departments, file monitoring, customer contact and back-up in the absence of the Escrow Officer
Editing checks, balancing files, printing checks, shipping and uploading loan packages, sending and posting wires and depositing checks
Conducts closing transactions as a neutral third party, compiles loan documents, title research and Real Estate Agent instructions
Answer questions of buyers and sellers relating to details of transaction and obtains signatures of principal parties on necessary documents
Develops and executes a system for clerical duties and file coordination that adhere to company’s policies and procedures and appeal to the Team
Assist Escrow Officer and Title Officers to clear title on some transactions
Responsible for all processes required for depositing and tracking earnest money checks
Disbursing and funding transactions
Comply with TitleOne Corporation escrow trust accounting standards as outlined in the process and procedure manual
Oversees personally or through team players the following functions:
Handle pre and post closing curative matters for Escrow Officer
Ensures all earnest money checks are deposited into file in timely manner
Provides earnest money receipts to customers according to service level expectations
File is disbursed following our trust accounting standards
Coordinate with deliveries to make sure all delivers, exchanges, and deposits are handled in a timely manner
Final documentation is uploaded in the file and sent to all appropriate parties
Check files for payoffs/assumptions from mortgage companies
Verify commission request with real estate agents
Assist Escrow Officer with updates to lenders and real estate agents
Review real estate contract, lender instructions and closing requirements and/or special instructions
Heavy telephone and email contact with Realtor, Lenders, Buyer and Sellers
Answer inquires regarding status of files, explain curative problems and procedures with all parties involved in transaction
Back up front desk person on telephone
Assist Escrow Officer in obtaining funding numbers for closings
Upload documents and related correspondence in ResWare
Prepare curative documents as needed
Backup Centralized Funder and Shipper
Review title commitment for accuracy and clear title
Review trial balance and outstanding check reports
Assist with recording fixes

Qualification

Escrow experienceReal estate contract knowledgeCustomer relations skillsComputer skillsOrganizational skillsDeadline orientedTelephone etiquetteCommunication skillsProblem solving skillsDetail oriented

Required

Minimum one-year escrow/closing experience
Complete knowledge and understanding of real estate contract
Excellent telephone and email etiquette
Excellent customer relations and interpersonal relation skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills, detail and deadline oriented, problem solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure
Computer skills including Windows, Microsoft and paperless production software
Copier, e-mail and 10 key calculator skills
Working knowledge of closing statements/disclosures, lender requirements and commitment for title insurance
Working knowledge of HUD-l and commitment for title insurance

Company

Anywhere Real Estate Inc.

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Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS) is moving the real estate industry to what's next.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.5B
2025-06-18Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2025-01-01Acquired
2022-01-05Post Ipo Debt· $1B

Leadership Team

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Liz Gehringer
President & CEO Franchise Brands
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Sherry Chris
Chief Executive Officer, Anywhere Expansion Brands Portfolio including BHGRE, ERA
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