What are the responsibilities and job description for the Escrow Officer position at AmeriTitle, LLC?
Company Overview: Futura Title & Escrow has established strong roots in the Pacific Northwest since entering the title insurance business in Boise, Idaho, in 1975. Our strategic focus on territorial expansion has led to a successful network of 76 branches across six states, providing comprehensive real estate services. Our subsidiaries include Alliance Title & Escrow, AmeriTitle, Kittitas Title and Escrow, Momentum Title Agency, and Pacific Alliance Title.
Job Overview: Under general supervision, the Escrow Officer 1 is responsible for managing the escrow process for real estate transactions from beginning to end, ensuring accuracy, compliance and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversees the escrow process from start to finish for residential, commercial and/or national transactions, including opening, processing, and closing escrow accounts in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Prepares documents, closing statements and escrow instructions, presents to buyers and sellers at closing and coordinates timing of closing, recording, disbursement of funds and issuance of title insurance policy.
Communicates accurately, timely, and effectively with all parties involved in the transaction.
Safeguards and manages the disbursement of escrow funds, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and funds are properly distributed at closing.
Ensures compliance with all terms and conditions of the purchase and sale agreement.
Addresses and resolves any issues or discrepancies that arise during the escrow process, maintaining a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
Markets, establishes and maintains business relationships with potential and existing clients
through professional, social, civic and community groups that promote the services and
goodwill of the company.
Participates in industry related functions, during and after normal business hours.
Performs notary duties following the National Notary Association guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:
1-2 years progressive experience in an escrow, title or real estate environment. At least 1 year of experience as an Escrow Assistant and/or Escrow Officer.
Skills:
- Thorough knowledge of residential real estate escrows and title insurance.
- Excellent organizational skills
- Attention to detail & strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks.
- Excellent communication and customer service
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PPT, Teams) and title/escrow software & systems.
- Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate information relevant to job requirements.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
- Valid Notary Commission.
- Valid state driver’s license.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above 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 of the job.
