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Escrow Officer
First American
Irving, TX, United States
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Responsible for establishing new escrow accounts and processing escrow documents in accordance with established policies and procedures. Acts as a neutral third-party between buyers and sellers during a real estate sale, managing funds and processing real estate transactions.
Essential Functions
• Completes real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements; clearing titles; assembling, preparing, and reviewing closing documents; disbursing funds
• Determines escrow requirements by studying and clarifying buyer, seller, and lender instructions
• Obtains clear title by ordering title reports; resolving title defects; satisfying existing liens and encumbrances against property or principals
• Establishes escrow account by depositing funds; maintaining records
• Prepares transaction documents by completing forms and statements; collecting and reviewing existing documents
• Completes calculations by prorating taxes and interest
• Completes closing transaction documents by assembling documents; reviewing papers with parties; explaining provisions and procedures; answering questions; checking documents for completeness and accuracy; obtaining signatures
• Completes closing by recording and filing documents; preparing and distributing final closing statements and title
• Prepares HUD by utilizing lender instructions
• Closes escrow account by balancing and disbursing funds
• Complies with regulatory requirements by adhering, and enforcing adherence, to requirements.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
Typical Education
• High School diploma or equivalent
Typical Range of Experience
• 2- 4 years related experience with 3+ years experience directly handling escrow transactions as an escrow assistant.
License or Certification
• Escrow Officer certification from the Escrow Association or completion of escrow officer training program by a title company or bank.
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