Full-Time

Commercial Escrow Assistant

Posted on 12/20/2024

First American

First American

10,001+ employees

Provides title insurance and real estate services

Financial Services
Real Estate

Compensation Overview

$18.02 - $24.03Hourly

Entry, Junior

Phoenix, AZ, USA

Category
Real Estate
Real Estate Property Management
Requirements
  • Exceptional at prioritizing time and workloads to meet established deadlines
  • Passionate about helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude
  • Excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external customers; uses various types of communication to meet customer expectations and build relationships
  • Problem solver who has strong organizational skills, is detail oriented, and has a natural curiosity with an eagerness to learn
  • Thrives in contributing to a team where we come together to deliver beyond customer expectations
  • Knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies
  • High school diploma or equivalent
Responsibilities
  • Assist in the escrow process for simple and complex commercial transactions such as preparing documents for closing, inputting closing statement information, and handling disbursement and follow-up
  • Communicate regularly with customers during the escrow process; adapts communication style as needed
  • Interpret various agreements as they relate to escrow closings
  • Work with innovative technologies to enable escrow transactions and communicates with customers to provide a phenomenal customer experience

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.
  • Digital mortgage solutions drive revenue growth, evidenced by a 38% increase post-Docutech acquisition.
  • Partnerships with fintech firms like Knock open new opportunities in real estate services.

What critics are saying

  • Data breach allegations could harm First American's reputation and lead to legal issues.
  • Integration challenges from acquisitions like Mother Lode may disrupt operations.
  • Rising fintech competition, such as Knock, threatens First American's market share.

What makes First American unique

  • First American offers comprehensive title insurance and settlement services nationwide.
  • The company provides extensive real estate data solutions with over 5.5 billion document images.
  • First American's venture arm invests in fintech, enhancing its technological integration.

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Benefits

401k matching

Health, vision, dental insurance

Professional development