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Escrow Officer

Lennar USA, Walnut Creek, CA, United States


Escrow Officer in Walnut Creek, CA at Lennar
Escrow Officer - (No book of business requirement)

Will sit in Walnut Creek office

No book of business required

We are Lennar Title

Lennar Title is centered around personal growth, innovation, and diversity. We are looking for a new team member who shares our passion and dedication to bringing homeownership to life.

At Lennar Title, you’ll build your career with a Fortune 150 company that provides an excellent work environment, plenty of opportunities for advancement, and competitive benefits and compensation. Our success is a result of supporting and rewarding our team of elite professionals, who strive to exceed superior standards and exceptional services.

Join a Company that Empowers you to Build your Future

The Escrow Officer (on-site) prepares all documents associated with the processing and closing of escrow, conveyance of title, recording of documents, clearing of title requirements and issuance of title insurance. Develops and maintains business by utilizing marketing and customer service techniques.

Your Responsibilities on the Team

Communicates and coordinates daily responsibilities with the Branch or Escrow Manager

Obtains demands/releases to clear title

Draws instructions and supporting documents for signing

Audits and closes file when all funds and documents are received

Disburses funds

Writes escrow instructions consistent with the requirements of the parties and obtains their approval

Estimates the amount of money required to close escrow and obtains buyers' and sellers' deposits

Reviews commitment and/or preliminary title report to verify vesting and legal description

Reconciles discrepancies between instructions and title report with title officer and/or principals

Orders beneficiary statements or demands, fire insurance, loan interest, rents and other prorated items

Directs and may participate in the preparation of settlement sheets

Trains, supervises, guides and assigns work to other associates in office

Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary information and escrow transactions

Understands and complies with escrow accounting procedures

Understands and complies with Good Funds Law

Solicits business in-person, development functions or activities or virtual

Prepares Account Servicing Setups, if applicable

Knows Rate Manual and quotes accurate fees

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent

At least 5 years of Escrow Officer experience

Supervisory experience is preferred

Notary license is required

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation is required

General Overview of Compensation & Benefits

This position may be eligible for bonuses.

This position may be eligible for commissions.

This position will be eligible for the described benefits listed in the above section in accordance with Company Policy.

This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the Company due to factors affecting the business.

Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

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