Benefits:
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Training & development
Vision insurance
The Escrow Assistant plays a key role throughout the real estate transaction by providing centralized support to a Senior Escrow Officer to ensure a smooth closing experience for the consumer. This position is responsible for providing a high level of customer service, ensuring efficient and effective file management, and applying appropriate escrow knowledge throughout the transaction to accurately complete tasks and communicate with escrow clients.
Job Responsibilities:
Task Management:
Maintain an accurate daily task list (workflow dashboard) without overdue items.
Provide centralized operational support to the escrow officer, including:
Reviewing commitment/prelim and seller/buyer information forms.
Ordering tax certificates, HOA certificates/statements, surveys, payoff statements, and lien releases.
Balancing files and preparing closing documents.
Handling any other assigned workflow dashboard tasks.
Document Evaluation:
Evaluate and review real estate contracts and all supporting documents meticulously.
Manage files to ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation.
Compile and process escrow instruction packages.
Branch Collaboration:
Collaborate with branch operations to prepare for closings.
Consistently communicate with Escrow Officers and local branches regarding file updates, changes, or issues.
Risk Assessment:
Exercise sound judgment to identify discrepancies and assess risk levels, enabling informed decisions.
Competencies:
Self-motivated - able to work independently with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced, high volume paperless environment.
People first approach - providing exceptional customer service to Escrow Officers, agents, and other parties throughout the transaction process.
Technical skills:
ability to learn and navigate multiple software systems with high competency.
Critical Thinking/Problem solving - identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyze information thoughtfully, and maintain confidentiality.
Partnership/Collaboration - remain open to others' ideas and exhibit willingness to try new things.
Oral/Written Communication - speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations to advise and resolve issues.
Quality Assurance - demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, monitor own work to ensure quality.
Adaptability - adapt to changes in the work environment, prioritize and manage demands, and remain resilient amidst change, delays, or unexpected events.
Building Collaborative Relationships - develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with agents and colleagues, providing information, assistance, and support.
