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Full-Time

Commercial Escrow Assistant

Posted on 6/27/2024

First American

First American

10,001+ employees

Provides title insurance and real estate services

Financial Services
Real Estate

Compensation Overview

$19.01 - $26.05Hourly

Junior, Mid

Irvine, CA, USA

Category
Real Estate
Real Estate Property Management
Required Skills
Communications
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 both our internal team and external customers
  • Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English.
  • 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
  • General ability to use Windows, Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams) and ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies
  • High school diploma or GED
  • 2+ years of escrow-related experience preferred
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 from potential ownership disputes and ensures smooth real estate transactions by offering professional settlement services. The company also offers a platform called myFirstAm®, which allows users to access property information, maps, and manage orders conveniently. Unlike many competitors, First American has a vast database of over 5.5 billion document images and property information covering 99% of the U.S. housing stock, which enhances their data solutions for clients. The goal of First American is to facilitate real estate transactions while protecting investments and providing comprehensive support to homebuyers, real estate professionals, and lenders.

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

  • First American's strategic acquisitions, such as Mother Lode Holding Company, enhance its market position and service offerings.
  • The company's focus on digital transformation, evidenced by the acquisition of Docutech, positions it well for future growth in the digital mortgage space.
  • Being recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Company to Work For highlights a positive work culture and strong employee satisfaction.

What critics are saying

  • The recent data breach allegations could damage First American's reputation and customer trust.
  • The highly competitive real estate and insurance markets require continuous innovation to maintain market share.

What makes First American unique

  • First American's comprehensive suite of services, from title insurance to real estate data solutions, offers a one-stop-shop for real estate transactions, unlike competitors who may specialize in only one area.
  • Their proprietary platform, myFirstAm®, provides seamless access to property information and transaction management, setting them apart in terms of technological integration.
  • The company's extensive database, covering 99% of U.S. housing stock, provides unparalleled data insights for real estate and mortgage decisions.

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Benefits

401k matching

Health, vision, dental insurance

Professional development

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