Commercial Escrow Officer – Hybrid at First American

Walnut Creek, California, United States

First American Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Real Estate, Commercial Real EstateIndustries

Requirements

  • 2-4 years of escrow related experience as an Escrow Officer
  • Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude
  • Excellent verbal and written communication with both internal and external customers; uses various types of communication to meet customer expectations and build relationships
  • Problem solving with strong organizational skills, detail oriented and knows how to navigate internal and external resources to resolve issues
  • May require escrow officer certification dependent upon state
  • Comfortableness working with technology and proprietary programs; adapts quickly to new software applications and technologies
  • Thrives in contributing to a team, working together to deliver beyond customer expectations
  • High School Diploma/Equivalent

Responsibilities

  • Continually grow and service the business by providing outstanding customer service
  • Complete simple and complex commercial real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements and acting as a neutral liaison between buyer, seller, and lender
  • Work cross-functionally with Underwriting to monitor and mitigate risk to the company
  • Ensure that all funds are properly accounted for and disbursed in accordance with the terms of the contract
  • Complete closing by reviewing, recording, and filing documents including preparing and distributing final closing statements and title, ensuring adherence to delivery dates and timelines
  • Prepare regular reports on the status of the escrow account and provide these reports to the parties involved in the transaction
  • Prepare legal documents for the closure of the sale
  • Comply with regulatory requirements by adhering, and enforcing adherence, to requirements
  • Establishing new commercial escrow accounts and processing escrow documents in accordance with established policies and procedures

Skills

Escrow Processing
Commercial Escrow
Real Estate Transactions
Customer Service
Document Processing
Account Management

First American

Provides title insurance and real estate services

About First American

First American provides title insurance, specialty insurance, and various real estate-related services. Their title insurance protects homebuyers and property owners from potential ownership disputes and financial losses related to real estate transactions. The company offers a platform called myFirstAm®, which allows users to access property information, manage orders, and streamline the closing process from any device. Unlike many competitors, First American has a vast database of property data, with over 5.5 billion document images, making it a leading provider of real estate data solutions. The company's goal is to facilitate smooth real estate transactions while ensuring that clients' investments are protected.

Santa Ana, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1889Year Founded
$800.2MTotal Funding
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Financial Services, Real EstateIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

401k matching
Health, vision, dental insurance
Professional development

Risks

Data breach allegations could harm First American's reputation and lead to legal issues.
Integration of Mother Lode may face challenges and financial risks.
Dependence on digital transformation poses risks if technology advances rapidly.

Differentiation

First American offers comprehensive title insurance and settlement services nationwide.
The company provides a vast database of over 5.5 billion document images.
First American's digital platform, myFirstAm®, enhances real estate transaction efficiency.

Upsides

Acquisition of Mother Lode expands First American's market share in California.
Docutech purchase boosts First American's digital mortgage revenue by 38%.
Growing fintech trends align with First American's digital transformation strategy.

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