Escrow Officer

Company Description

T-Town Title & Closing is a trusted partner in Title and Escrow services in the Tulsa, OK metro area. We offer efficient closings with affordable fees for real estate agents and investors.

Job Summary: 

Perform residential and commercial real estate closings for a full-service title and escrow office.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible as the team leader to handle the entire real estate closing process including compliance with real estate contracts, lender instructions, title requirements, research, and other conditions.  
• Work with internal and external customers to manage all aspects of sale, resale, and financing transactions.  
• Complete routine residential and commercial resale, refinance, or builder transactions. 
• In collaboration with management, help develop and implement best practices and other procedural guidelines for the business. 
• Provide examination review and oversight for the title team.  
• Review and understand real estate conveyance documents.  
• Review title insurance commitments and related documents.  
• Collaborate with lenders, real estate agents, lawyers, and other company offices on transactional issues encountered on specific transactions.  
• Deposit escrow funds, prepare disbursements, and balance all escrow-related accounts.
• Directly supervise a number of support employees depending on business circumstances.  
• Autonomously resolve issues, including missing information, incomplete, inaccurate or contradictory information contained in the title documentation  
• Maintain closing files.  
• Prepare and review reports for accuracy. 

Education and Experience: 

Bachelor’s degree preferred OR equivalent professional experience is required.  A minimum of 5 years of real estate transactional experience with residential and commercial closings is needed.  Oklahoma Notary Public required. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:  

• Knowledge of real estate escrow and closing regulations is required.  
• SoftPro, Qualia or other closing software experience is a plus.  
• Must have a good understanding of Oklahoma real estate closing procedures.  
• High level of proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel.  
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills with a positive, energetic, flexible, and customer service-oriented attitude.  
• The ability to proactively address and resolve issues heading into a real estate closing. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.  
• Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure.  
• Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks.  
• Must be able to read, understand, and carry out verbal and written instructions.  
• Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.  
• Must be flexible and able to move from task to task.  
• Must be comfortable asking for assistance when not able to proceed.

Working Conditions:

Normal in-office and remote environment, with occasional travel to other office locations.

Compensation Package:

In addition to the base salary, we offer profit sharing, 100% paid employee health insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 3% match, unlimited paid vacation, and other standard company benefits.