Full-Time

Escrow Officer

PLACE

PLACE

1,001-5,000 employees

Real estate platform linking top agents

No salary listed

Austin, TX, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role; minimum two in-office days per week.

Category
Real Estate (1)
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience conducting residential escrow closings
  • Experience managing files independently from opening through closing
  • Active Escrow License or Title Producer License (or ability to obtain if required in your market)
  • Experience working in high-volume real estate environments
Responsibilities
  • Oversee title and escrow work for residential transactions in assigned PLACE team pipelines
  • Manage a high-volume pipeline of files from opening through disbursement using internal reporting tools
  • Verify title clearance and readiness of files prior to closing
  • Review closing documents before and after signing to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance
  • Prepare settlement statements (CDs / ALTA / HUD) and balance closing figures and funds
  • Create disbursement packages and prepare files for timely funding
  • Serve as a primary escrow relationship for assigned PLACE teams and their clients
  • Provide proactive communication on transaction status, timelines, and next steps
  • Ensure a consistent and predictable closing experience for agents and clients
  • Respond quickly and professionally to questions from agents, lenders, clients, and internal teams
  • Anticipate potential issues early and manage expectations with transparency and confidence
  • Serve as the primary escrow relationship partner for assigned PLACE teams
  • Build strong working relationships with team leadership, agents, and operations staff
  • Act as a consistent point of contact for escrow-related questions, process guidance, and transaction support
  • Develop a deep understanding of each team’s workflows, expectations, and communication style
  • Partner with internal Blueprint teams to proactively address service issues and improve the overall team experience
  • Maintain a service mindset that reinforces Blueprint as the preferred title partner within the PLACE ecosystem
  • Act as the lead problem solver for file-level issues, title defects, and closing challenges
  • Exercise sound judgment when escalating issues to appropriate internal teams
  • Collaborate with title, operations, and support teams to resolve issues efficiently
  • Apply critical thinking to unique transaction scenarios
  • Partner closely with operations, title, client engagement, and notary coordination teams
  • Coordinate with internal support teams to ensure files stay on track
  • Step in to assist teammates when needed to support overall transaction success
  • Contribute to a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
  • Prepare transfer deeds where permitted by state regulations
  • Coordinate and support mobile notary closings
  • Conduct in person closings
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations including TRID, CFPB, RESPA, and state-specific requirements
  • Stay current on regulatory and industry changes impacting escrow and title operations
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting high-volume real estate teams or brokerage partners
  • Exposure to builder, investor, or portfolio-style closings
  • Experience with Qualia, Google Workspace, Zendesk, and Slack
  • Prior involvement in process improvement or workflow optimization

Place provides a technology platform and service suite designed to help top-tier real estate teams manage and grow their businesses. The platform works by integrating property search tools, home financing, and a pre-coaching consultation service that guides clients through the buying or selling process. Unlike traditional brokerages, Place focuses on partnering exclusively with high-performing agents across various brands to provide them with the administrative and technical infrastructure they need to increase profitability. The company's goal is to simplify the complexities of the real estate industry so that agents can focus on closing deals and clients can secure the best possible prices for their homes.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$100M

Headquarters

Bellingham, Washington

Founded

2020

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Joe Bogar, ex-MAPS President, drives operator growth for hundreds of teams.
  • $100M Series A fuels national expansion and acquisitions like Remine and Livian.
  • Upcoming mortgage, title, escrow, and insurance services create one-stop homeowner platform.

What critics are saying

  • Remine integration fails, alienating agents within 6-12 months.
  • Compass and Redfin proprietary tools pressure top agents to defect in 12-18 months.
  • $100M Series A depletes by 2027 without Series B amid proptech skepticism.

What makes PLACE unique

  • PLACE targets top 1% agents with all-in-one tech offloading 75% daily tasks.
  • Proprietary platform integrates CRM, HR, legal, and coaching services seamlessly.
  • Brokerage-agnostic model partners with elite teams across 130 US and Canada locations.

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Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

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Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

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