Escrow Officer

Overview

Escrow Officer
Investors Title Insurance Company
Columbus, Ohio (in office)

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment where real estate transactions come together seamlessly? We’re looking for an experienced Escrow Officer to expertly manage real estate closings from start to finish. In this client-facing role, you’ll guide all parties—buyers, sellers, lenders, and realtors—through the escrow process with professionalism, ensuring compliance, title clearance, and timely disbursement of funds.

• Open new escrow orders and enter data into escrow systems
• Order title searches and issue title commitments to transaction parties
• Review commitments to identify and resolve title exceptions
• Coordinate document preparation and submission for accurate and timely closings
• Guide closings from contract to completion, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Clear title issues and assemble, prepare, and review all closing documents
• Disburse funds per instructions and company wire fraud prevention protocols
• Ensure timely issuance of owner’s and lender’s title insurance policies
• Act as a liaison between buyers, sellers, agents, lenders, and attorneys
• Respond to client inquiries regarding the closing process and documentation
• Collaborate with internal departments to fulfill pre-closing requirements
• Support post-closing activities, including document recording and follow-up

• 2+ years of experience in escrow or title operations (Ohio preferred)
• Proven ability to clear title, prepare HUDs/Closing Disclosures, and manage end-to-end closings
• Familiarity with legal documents, real estate tax/insurance pr orations, and escrow terminology
• Detail-oriented with strong mathematical and document review skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Soft Pro preferred
• Professional, courteous, and responsive in all client interactions

The Company is an equal-opportunity employer. As such, the Company offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and other protected class characteristics.