What are the responsibilities and job description for the Real Estate Title Closing Agent position at FirstSource Title?
Are you an experienced title agent interested in an excellent position in a fast-paced environment? If so, send us your resume! You’ll be responsible for extensive research to ensure the legal sale of the property and provide exceptional closing services to our clients. Job seekers should be driven, motivated professionals who are looking for growth. If this sounds like you, apply today!Compensation:
$45,000 - $57,000 yearly
Responsibilities:- Review all closing documents to be sure title commitments have been met, issue title policy, and prepare closing statements to transfer the title to the new owner
- Verify ownership, legal descriptions, and restrictions by analyzing liens, maps, public records, leases, plat books, agreements, surveys, and contracts
- Conduct property search to check for real estate title defects or issues, such as claims, liens, mortgages, deeds, wills, or fraud
- Present deed to new owners after recording all legal documents at the county and federal level
- Work alongside a variety of industry professionals such as real estate agents, title insurance agents, escrow officers, closing agents, settlement agents, law firms, paralegals, and escrow companies throughout the closing process
- Receives purchase funds from the Buyer
- Prepares or secures the deed or other documents related to Escrow
- Closes Escrow when all of the instructions of the Buyer and Seller have been carried out
- Disburses funds as authorized by the Escrow instructions, including charges for title insurance, recording fees, real estate commissions, and loan payoffs
- Forwards recordable documents to the title company
- Prepares final statements for the parties
- Secures releases of all contingencies or other conditions as imposed on any particular Escrow.
- Prorates taxes, interest, insurance, and rest
- Requests a preliminary title search to determine the basis upon which a title insurance policy may be issued
- Requests a beneficiary’s statement or pay-off demand relating to existing financing
- Complies with the Lender’s requirements, as specified in the Escrow Agreement
- Your escrow officer serves as a central point of communication between all parties involved, including the buyer and seller, title company, real estate agents, business managers, attorneys, and mortgage broker
- Your escrow officer prepares your escrow instructions. Remember, the key to any transaction is to read and understand your escrow instructions. If you do not understand them, you should ask your escrow officer to explain the instructions
- Secures releases of all contingencies or other conditions as imposed on any particular Escrow.
- Forwards recordable documents to the title company
- Requests insurance of the title insurance policy
- College degree preferred- high school diploma required
- Requires 3-5 years of title closing experience, abstractor, title examiner, or closing services experience
- The ideal candidate will be process-driven, highly analytical and detail-oriented with excellent communication skills State license requirements must be met for this position
- -title producers license is a bonus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- State escrow certification
- Proven work experience as an Escrow Officer
- Excellent decision-making skills
- Advanced clerical knowledge
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and property maps
- Knowledge of legal codes, court procedures, and executive orders
- Basic computer and office software skills
- Good communication skills
FirstSource Title Agency was founded in 2004 with the mission of providing an exceptional closing experience for individuals involved in refinancing, selling, or purchasing new homes. We pride ourselves on combining speed and accuracy with a personal touch, ensuring that each transaction receives the attention it deserves. Join our team and become part of our commitment to excellence in real estate services.
Salary : $45,000 - $57,000