What are the responsibilities and job description for the Escrow Assistant position at Golden Dog Title, a Dream Finders Homes company?
Golden Dog Title is seeking an Escrow Assistant for the Franklin, TN branch. Our ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing real estate documents and maintaining files as needed. This role will work directly with Escrow Officers to oversee all administrative activities required to close real estate builder transactions serving our parent company, Dream Finders Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ: DFH)
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to
- Open Escrows, order title commitments and distribute to all parties
- Review contracts and process new orders accurately in system
- Process lender title requests in a timely manner
- Order HOA resale certificates, tax certificates, and document file correctly
- Gather invoices for all vendors in contract and label correctly in file
- Prepare loan funding packages for lenders
- Ship loan packages for lenders in correct stacking order
- Upload final documents and label accurately to electronic files
- Ability to perform all tasks of a receptionist
- Assist Escrow Officers with lender post-closing requests and final policy disbursements
- Handle incoming calls and customer service requests from lenders, buyers and agents
- Help verify wire instructions with buyers, lenders and other parties to Escrow
- Communicate with title insurance representatives, insurance company representatives, loan officer, escrow processors and team members, title company, real estate agents, and clients to assist escrow officer in the closing process.
- Read all contracts, commitments, and lender closing instructions to complete them in a timely fashion to ensure escrow closing.
Minimum Requirements include:
- SoftPro knowledge preferred.
- Excellent customer service, communication and people skills
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- One year assistant or administrative support experience, preferably in Escrow
- Ability to take instruction and follow through exactly as requested
- Ability to handle competing deadlines and prioritize daily tasks with minimal supervision
- Desire to learn and grow with a positive attitude
- High school diploma or equivalent
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Vision abilities required by the job are close vision. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate office equipment such as a computer, copier, and office supplies. In addition, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their arms and hands, and to stoop, kneel or crouch. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.
This document describes the minimum, essential duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, effort, and working conditions of the position. It in no way implies that these are the only functions to be performed by the incumbent. Workers are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any job-related functions requested by a supervisor or manager. Successful performance requires that the incumbent possess and utilize the abilities and skills described. All functions are subject to reasonable modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some functions may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.
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Req Benefits: Our benefits include: Health Insurance - Medical, Dental & Vision; Vacation & Holidays - generous PTO & 8 holidays; 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs, Home Purchase Discount for Associates, Pet Ins
Compensation: $20 to $25 / hour
Salary : $20 - $25
