What are the responsibilities and job description for the Real Estate Closer position at Blair Cato Pickren Casterline LLC?
Summary/objective
Our lawyers and staff in Columbia, Lexington, Greenville, and Spartanburg don't just close real estate, we help shape real estate law locally, statewide, and nationally. We represent homeowners, local and national builders, lenders, equity investors, asset management companies, and relocation companies in all facets of real estate transactions.
Our attorneys serve on committees in the real estate community that help shape and protect the industry. We want your closing to be affordable, well-coordinated, and problem-free. No matter how many real estate transactions we've handled (and we've handled thousands), we work one-on-one to make sure we meet your individual needs. Whether you're a buyer or a seller with a single transaction or a national builder with thousands of real estate closings in mind, we've got you covered!
Summary/objective
A real estate closer is primarily in charge of preparing real estate sales and refinance transactions for closing. They will liaise with buyers/borrowers, sellers, real estate agents and lenders. Their responsibilities typically include timely and effectively preparing and processing legal documents under the supervision of attorneys, communicating with all parties, delivering paperwork to all parties, and completing all requirements.
Essential functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Maintain, update and manage company database and workflow software system; complete assigned tasks timely.
- Conduct paralegal activities for a busy law firm handling residential and commercial real estate transactions.
- Communicate pleasantly by telephone and email and any other assigned methods with all parties to the transaction.
- Collaborate with team members towards the goal of providing our customers with an outstanding closing experience.
Competencies
- Communication
- Decision Making
- Trustworthiness and Ethics
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Accuracy and attention to detail
Required education and experience
- Associate’s Degree in Paralegal studies or equivalent
- Previous experience in real estate, mortgage lending or real estate law office
Preferred education and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Accounting or Legal Support Services
- Paralegal Degree or Certificate
- Minimum two years’ experience as a Real Estate Closer