What are the responsibilities and job description for the Escrow Closer position at Edina Realty Home Services?
Work as part of the closing team to help create the American dream of home ownership come true. Edina Realty Title is seeking an Escrow Closer to work in our Highland Park closing center in St. Paul, MN. This is an in-office position, working Monday through Friday 8 am – 5 pm.
As an Escrow Closer, you play a key role within our company because you interface directly with buyers and sellers. The Escrow Closer facilitates a closing, ensuring all documents and balances required to complete a sales and mortgage transaction are properly prepared and executed. Monitor the upcoming transaction, reviewing for completeness and compliance and ensuring all necessary information has been ordered and is accurate, e.g. payoff, abstract, title evidence, reports, mortgage documentation, and other pertinent information.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and submit closed loan package, deposits and disbursement documentation, recording package, final policy package and/or commission package to appropriate department or entities.
- Respond in a timely manner to any returned or rejected mortgage or recording packages. Respond to requests made on closed loans to assist lender.
- Prepare transferring and mortgage documentation, HUD Settlement Statements and other required miscellaneous documents.
- Conduct the closing including explanation of all related documents and closing costs.
- Examine title evidence for defects and take the necessary action to correct title defect.
- Ensure that title issues are resolved prior to closing.
- Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or the equivalent.
- One to two years title closing experience strongly preferred.
- Strong computer skills.
- Marketing and sales skills preferred.
- Superior communication skills, including presentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- The ability to work as a member in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently under deadline pressure.
- High degree of integrity, self-motivated, organized, detail oriented, and possess a strong aptitude for figures.
- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
Other (licenses, certifications, schedule flexibility/OT, travel, etc.):
- May occasionally work extra hours during peak times of the month.
- Willingness to travel when necessary.
- Position may require a title license.
Edina Realty Title employees enjoy a supportive, fun and flexible work environment that values innovation, creativity and new ideas. Management and leadership are accessible and encourage input from employees.
Employees working 30 or more hours per week receive many benefits, including:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Company provided life insurance
- Company provided short-term and long-term disability benefits
- 401k plan with generous company match
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Incentive plan
- Discount programs
For nearly 70 years, Edina Realty Home Services continues to uphold the core values of honesty, integrity and commitment set by founder Emma Rovick in 1955.
We think Edina Realty Home Services is a great place to work. We have consistently been named a Star Tribune Top Workplace. Come join our team!
Wage: $25.00 - $31.00 hourly; actual wage is based upon education and experience. Potential for formulary incentive plan, based on closing volume achieved.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $25 - $31
