Escrow Officer Title Agent

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Determine escrow requirements by studying and following buyer, seller and lender instructions
• Obtain clear title by ordering title reports, resolving title defects, satisfying existing liens and encumbrances
• Establish escrow account by depositing funds, balancing and disbursing funds, maintaining account records, and closing escrow
• Prepare escrow instructions and title documents, as needed
• Complete calculations by prorating taxes and interest
• Communicate with lenders regarding follow up needs and instructions
• Manage all phases of documentation including assembling and reviewing documents, completing documents, obtaining signatures, recording and filing, and final closing statements/title disbursement
• Schedule, coordinate and conduct closings
• Review papers with parties, answer questions, explain provisions and procedures as needed during closing process
• Build and maintain realtor / lender relationships
• Ensure compliance with title and escrow regulations
• Maintain on-going knowledge of title, escrow and closing practices
• Attendance to in-house realtor events

• High school diploma or equivalent and minimum 3 years escrow and closing experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of title, escrow, and closing practices in Ohio
• Experience providing quality customer service; excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly detail oriented and accurate; can handle high volume without sacrificing accuracy
• Intermediate to advanced functionality in Microsoft Office products
• Strong time management and organizational skills; capable of multi-tasking
• Strong communication skills (written and oral)
• Able to maintain professionalism, integrity, and polite demeanor in all work-related activities; polished and tactful
• Can readily adapt in a faced paced, rapidly changing environment
• Have an exemplary record of attendance and punctuality
• Must be willing to submit to background check and credit check
• Able to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

• Notary Public
• Qualia experience
• Spanish speaking