Job Summary:

As an Escrow Agent, your third-party review protects both the buyer and seller. To fulfill

your responsibilities, you must possess a thorough understanding of all aspects of search

and closing sale procedures. You must examine the history of a property and make a

recommendation as to whether title insurance is necessary to protect the buyer after the

purchase. Depending on where you live, your duties may also include notary licensing.

Duties/Responsibilities:

● Reach out to buyers and sellers when a title order is received, making follow-up

calls to buyers, sellers, and their agents as necessary

● Gathering pertinent file information

● Gather additional information and keep all parties updated through our system

● Ordering titles, payoffs, estoppels, and other searches and documentation

● Preparing Settlement Statements and Closing Disclosures

● Understand the title process to determine what steps need to be taken to

transfer the title of property pursuant to the conditions called for in the real

estate contract and lender instructions

● Collaborate to resolve title issues such as legal descriptions, easements, lot

splits, vesting, all tax liens, abstracts of judgments, bankruptcies, boundary

disputes, encroachments, list pendants, etc.

● Prepare all closing documents necessary to ensure title insurance is issued at

closing

● Secure all documents (corrective and others) that may be required for the

issuance of title insurance

● Prior to disbursement, confirm all funds are collected, all appropriate

documents are checked for accuracy, signatures are collected, and

acknowledgments and legal descriptions are correct

● Prior to recording, verify all legal documents for correct acknowledgments, legal,

and liens

Required Skills/Abilities:

● Minimum of 3 years licensure and experience in title/escrow transactions

● Intermediate experience using technology such as; G-Suite, Microsoft Office

● Open to feedback and a great listener

● Detail-oriented, multi-tasker, highly motivated, and a strong team player

● Advanced verbal and written communication skills

● Strong time management and organizational skills

● Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment, follow tight deadlines,

and prioritize work