Escrow Officer/Branch Manager at First American

Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States

First American Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Title Insurance, Real EstateIndustries

Requirements

  • 6+ years of directly related escrow officer experience
  • 3-5 years demonstrated experience in a leadership or management role
  • Results oriented with strong time management, team performance, and project management skills, and must be highly organized and driven to succeed
  • Strong leadership skills, leading by example, driving employee commitment through actions, and empowering employees to reach their full potential
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Customer service focus – passion for promptly responding to customer needs. Values and solicits customer feedback to improve service
  • Teamwork - contribute to building a positive team spirit and exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; living our values
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

  • Drive the strategic direction, the operations and revenue generation for branches and key accounts within a defined geographic area
  • Act as a neutral third party between buyers and sellers during real estate sales
  • Manage funds and processes real estate transactions
  • Align branch goals with business unit goals
  • Maintain client base and resolves escalated issues; answers questions and provides guidance regarding products, services, policies, or specific transactions
  • May perform duties of an Escrow production position

Skills

Escrow Management
Branch Operations
Revenue Generation
Strategic Planning
Team Leadership
Customer Service
Business Development
Title Insurance
Real Estate Transactions
Market Growth

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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