Escrow Assistant
Posted on: 4 Apr 2021
Lewiston, ID
Job Description
Job Description
Summary:
Assist Escrow Officer to prepare and coordinate closing transactions between loan establishments, sellers, borrowers and real estate agents by performing the following duties. The Escrow Assistant is a critical player that works with other team members to build a support line that ensures customer service and satisfactions for TitleOne. Highly preferred 5 years experience as an Escrow Assistant.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
* 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.
* 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 companys policies and procedures and appeal to the Team.
* Assist Escrow Officer and Title Officers to clear title on some 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.
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
Review title commitment for accuracy and clear title.
Qualifications/Experience:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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.
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Realogy Holdings Corp.
Madison, New Jersey
Realogy is a global provider of real estate services with a singular mission: We serve agents. This strategy is aimed at growing the base of high-performing independent sales agents at our company-owned and franchisee brokerages, providing services to make them more productive and their businesses more profitable.
While you won’t see our name on For Sale signs, you will see those of our industry-leading brands: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, Century 21, Citi Habitats, Climb Real Estate, Coldwell Banker Real Estate, Corcoran, ERA Franchise Systems and Sotheby’s International Realty to name just a few. Our four business units work together to provide a full-service solution to meet the needs of agents and their homebuying clients, from the initial listing until the keys are turned over.
Realogy was recently designated a Great Place to Work® for the second consecutive year, recognizing the company’s commitment to providing meaningful work and an environment where employees can grow and succeed. Realogy has 16,600 offices and approximately 302,000 affiliated brokers and agents worldwide. We’re the leader in residential real estate sales, with $6.1 billion in revenue in 2018, nearly 1.4 million real estate transactions and approximately 16 percent of market share of the U.S. residential real estate market. We’re there to serve agents who help people find and buy houses, move, and finance their dream.
Powered by its network of over 92,000 affiliated sales professionals in 3,000 offices across 44 countries and territories, the Coldwell Banker® organization is a leading provider of full-service residential and commercial real estate brokerage services. The brand’s mission is to empower its people to leave their mark on the world of real estate. The Coldwell Banker brand prides itself on its history of expertise and honesty since its beginnings in 1906. The brand embraces four core values: home, awesomeness, ingenuity and excellence. Coldwell Banker Real Estate is committed to providing its network of sales professionals with the tools and insights needed to excel in today’s marketplace and is known for its bold leadership and dedication to driving the industry forward with big data and smart home expertise. Coldwell Banker Real Estate was the first real estate brand to harness the power of big data; the CBx Technology Suite uses predictive analytics and machine learning to analyze markets, target buyers and sellers and provide agents with a simple platform to create unique and effective marketing plans for each listing. The brand was named among the 2018 and 2019 Women’s Choice Award® Most Recommended brands for customer experience and overall quality. Blue is bold and the integrity and values of Coldwell Banker Real Estate give the Gen Blue® network an unbeatable edge. Coldwell Banker®, the Coldwell Banker logo, Gen Blue® and the Gen Blue Experience® are registered services marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each office is independently owned and operated.
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IndustryReal Estate Services
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