The Escrow Assistant prepares real estate documents, maintains files, assists Escrow Officers, and handles various administrative tasks for closing builder transactions.
Job Summary & Responsibilities
Escrow Assistant
DF Title, LLC dba Golden Dog Title has an immediate need for an Escrow Assistant. 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), owner of Coventry Homes, Inc.
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 or equivalent software knowledge required
- Excellent customer service, communication and people skills
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- One or more years experience with builder accounts
- 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
$50,000 - $55,000
Compensation & BenefitsOur benefits include: Health Insurance - Medical, Dental & Vision; Vacation & Holidays -- generous PTO & 11 holidays; 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs, Home Purchase Discount for Associates, Pet Insurance.
Top Skills
Softpro
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