Escrow Officer - Tri Pointe Homes Holdings, Inc.

Are you interested in joining a company culture where accountability, top performance, and teamwork are valued and rewarded? Tri Pointe Homes is dedicated to insightful design and superior craftsmanship, we are setting a new standard in homebuilding and customer experience. If this sounds like a career for you, apply to be a part of our great team.

__________ is looking for an experienced individual to join our talented group as an Escrow Officer.

Position Highlights: The Escrow Officer is responsible for establishing and overseeing efficient closing/settlement services, development of internal and external customer relationships. Processing escrow documents following established policies and procedures. Acts as a neutral third party between buyers and sellers during a real estate sale, managing funds, and processing real estate transactions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Completes real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements; clearing titles; assembling, preparing, and reviewing closing documents.
• Determines escrow requirements by studying and clarifying buyer, seller, and lender instructions.
• Obtains clear title by ordering title reports; resolving title defects; satisfying existing liens and encumbrances against property or principals.
• Establishes escrow account by depositing funds; maintaining records.
• Prepares transaction documents by completing forms and statements; collecting and reviewing existing documents.
• Completes calculations by prorating taxes and interest.
• Completes closing transaction documents by assembling documents; reviewing papers with parties; explaining provisions and procedures; answering questions; checking documents for completeness and accuracy; obtaining signatures.
• Completes closing by recording and filing documents; preparing and distributing final closing statements and titles.
• Prepares Closing Disclosure or HUD by utilizing lender instructions; Closes escrow account by balancing all funds.
• Complies with regulatory requirements by adhering, and enforcing adherence, to requirements

Position Qualifications:

• A High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of industry experience performing escrow and title duties
• Notary required
• Ability to type 40+ WPM
• Strong computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and title software applications. FAST preferred
• Specialize in RESPA with an understanding of the company's underwriting guidelines
• Understanding of title and settlement rules and regulations
• Effective communication, presentation, and organization skills
• Knowledge of real estate law and title escrow curative procedures

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