Full Service Escrow Officer - Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI, US

Sun Title is a dynamic and forward thinking organization with a bright future. We are locally owned, with over 100 professionals in West Michigan serving a broad and diverse client base. Since we opened in 2005, Sun Title has never experienced lay-offs and have unparalleled commi ...

Job description

Sun Title is a dynamic and forward thinking organization with a bright future. We are locally owned, with over 100 professionals in West Michigan serving a broad and diverse client base. Since we opened in 2005, Sun Title has never experienced lay-offs and have unparalleled commitment to our employees and clients. We are passionate about our work and maintain an environment of empowerment, respect, teamwork, professionalism and servant-minded individuals. Sun Title encourages personal growth and offers the opportunity to be a part of a trusted and growing organization.

Opportunity:

Sun Title is looking for an outstanding Full Service Escrow Officer to join the team at our Kalamazoo location. Escrow Officers are responsible for maintaining client relationships by demonstrating professional service and communication. As a member of our escrow team, you would prepare statements for purchase and refinance transactions, coordinate title clearance for closings, obtain tax information from taxing authorities, order payoffs from lien holders, order subordination's, and schedule closings. It is crucial to communicate accurately and effectively. Escrow Officers are in in contact with brokers, real estate agents, builders, attorneys, lenders and other clients to obtain information to complete transactions.

Responsibilities:

• Review the title commitment, purchase agreement and other applicable documents;
• Coordinate the transaction process with real estate agents, lenders, borrowers, buyers and sellers;
• Communicate with lenders to obtain approval;
• Order title commitment updates, tax updates and pay-off updates;
• Prepare settlement statements and closing documents;
• Organize lender documents.

Requirements:

• 3 Years immediate past experience as a full time escrow officer;
• Extensive industry knowledge;
• Experience with purchase, refinance and commercial transactions;
• Excellent communication and organization skills;
• Positive attitude;
• Team focus.