Full-Time

Commercial Escrow Officer

Remote in FL

Posted on 9/30/2024

First American

First American

10,001+ employees

Provides title insurance and real estate services

Financial Services
Real Estate

Compensation Overview

$27.4 - $45.66Hourly

Mid

Remote in USA

Remote position based in Florida.

Category
Real Estate
Real Estate Finance
Requirements
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 2-4 years related experience with 3+ years’ experience directly handling escrow transactions as an escrow assistant
  • Specialized knowledge in one or more escrow product areas
  • Strong knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the escrow/title industry field
  • Demonstrates a can do attitude not only with the clients but with fellow members the team which will allow them to think outside the box.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong client relations and organizational skills
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
  • Florida commercial closing experience.
Responsibilities
  • Handle Commercial Title and Escrow Transactions
  • Analyze Company risk as it pertains to escrow and title.
  • Is an active member on all escrow calls and training workshops
  • Continues to enhance title knowledge by actively communicated and engaging with Title Underwriters.
  • Strong working knowledge of policies and procedures including wire fraud.
  • Other duties as assigned

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

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