Full-Time

Escrow Officer

Posted on 1/10/2025

First American

First American

10,001+ employees

Provides title insurance and real estate services

Financial Services
Real Estate

Compensation Overview

$24.3 - $33.3Hourly

Mid

Santa Clarita, CA, USA

Category
Real Estate
Real Estate Finance
Real Estate Property Management

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Requirements
  • 2-4 years of escrow-related experience
  • Experience directly handling escrow transactions as an escrow assistant preferable
  • Valid Licensing/Certification as required by applicable state
  • Knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies
  • Excellent verbal and written communication with both our internal team and external customers
  • Problem solver with strong organizational skills, is detail oriented, and knows how to navigate internal and external resources to resolve issues
Responsibilities
  • Complete real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements
  • Act as a neutral liaison between file parties, adhere to company policy, and monitor and mitigate risk to the company
  • Responsible for ensuring that all funds are properly accounted for and disbursed in accordance with the terms of the contract and our company policy
  • Prepare regular reports on the status of the escrow account and provide these reports to the parties involved in the transaction
  • Examine property titles, mortgages, and trust deed documents
  • Prepare legal documents for the closure of the sale
  • Complete closing by recording and filing documents, preparing, and distributing final closing statements and title
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience directly handling escrow transactions as an escrow assistant preferable
  • Openness to new technology and proprietary programs; adjusts easily to new workflow
  • Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude
  • Thrives in contributing to a team working together to deliver beyond customer expectations
  • Comfortable guiding and supporting future talent learning the business

First American provides title insurance, specialty insurance, and various real estate-related services. Their title insurance protects buyers' investments and ownership rights during real estate transactions, ensuring that the property title is clear of any issues. The company offers a platform called myFirstAm®, which allows users to access property information, maps, and manage open orders conveniently. First American differentiates itself from competitors by offering a comprehensive range of services that include mortgage lender solutions, real estate data solutions, home warranty products, and trust services, all designed to streamline transactions and reduce risks. The company's goal is to facilitate smooth real estate transactions while protecting clients' investments and providing valuable insights into the real estate market.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$800.2M

Headquarters

Santa Ana, California

Founded

1889

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 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.

What critics are saying

  • 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.

What makes First American unique

  • 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.

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