CrawlJobs Logo

Escrow Officer

firstam.com Logo

First American Financial

Location Icon

Location:
United States , Carmel Valley Village

Category Icon
Category:

Job Type Icon

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary Icon

Salary:

28.59 - 38.13 USD / Hour

Job Description:

Responsible for handling real estate transactions by establishing new escrow accounts, managing funds, processing documents for closings, and completing settlements in accordance with established policies and procedures. Acts as a neutral liaison between file parties, adheres to company policy, and monitors and mitigates risk to the company.

Job Responsibility:

  • Completes real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements
  • clearing titles
  • assembling, preparing, and reviewing closing documents
  • disbursing funds
  • Determines closing requirements by studying and clarifying buyer, seller, and lender instructions
  • Orders title reports for issuing title insurance, resolving title defects
  • satisfying existing liens and encumbrances against property or principals
  • Establishes escrow account by depositing funds
  • maintaining records
  • Prepares transaction documents by completing forms and statements
  • collecting and reviewing existing documents
  • Completes calculations by prorating taxes and interest
  • Completes closing transaction documents by assembling documents
  • reviewing papers with parties
  • explaining provisions and procedures
  • answering questions
  • checking documents for completeness and accuracy
  • obtaining signatures
  • Completes closing by recording and filing documents
  • preparing and distributing final closing statements and title
  • Prepares settlement statement by utilizing lender instructions
  • Closes escrow account by balancing and disbursing funds
  • Complies with regulatory requirements and company policy by adhering, and enforcing adherence, to requirements
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
  • reading professional publications
  • maintaining personal networks
  • participating in professional organizations

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 2-4 years related experience
  • Experience directly handling escrow transactions as an escrow assistant preferable
  • Valid Licensing/Certification as required by applicable state
  • Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the escrow/title industry field
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • Good client relations and organizational skills
  • Ability to write reports and correspondence
  • 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
  • Detail-oriented and professional
  • able to handle confidential information
  • Ability to deal with multiple types of roles such as real estate sellers, buyers, agents and brokers
What we offer:
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • 401k
  • PTO/paid sick leave
  • employee stock purchase plan
  • bonus pay and/or incentives for production or other goals

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Job Link Share:

Looking for more opportunities? Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Briefcase Icon

Similar Jobs for Escrow Officer

Escrow Assistant Residential & Commercial

Enable the use of your administrative, support, and interpersonal skills to supp...
Location
Location
United States , Joplin; Northwest Arkansas
Salary
Salary:
20.34 - 27.12 USD / Hour
firstam.com Logo
First American Financial
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • A passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional, positive, and service-oriented attitude
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both internal teams and external customers
  • Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail
  • able to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines
  • A problem-solver mindset with natural curiosity and an eagerness to learn
  • A collaborative approach and ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment focused on exceeding customer expectations
  • Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and the ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • 2+ years of escrow-related experience preferred, with exposure to residential and/or commercial transactions
  • Currently located in, or willing to relocate to, Northwest Arkansas for an in-office role
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Assist in the escrow process for both residential and commercial transactions, ranging from routine to more complex files, including opening orders, preparing closing documents, inputting closing statement information, and handling disbursements and post-closing follow-up
  • Communicate regularly with customers and internal partners throughout the escrow process, adapting communication style as needed to ensure clarity and a positive customer experience
  • Interpret and review various agreements and documents as they relate to escrow closings
  • Work with industry-leading and innovative technologies to support escrow transactions and ensure a smooth, efficient closing process
  • Provide consistent administrative and operational support to Escrow Officers and the broader escrow team
What we offer
What we offer
  • medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave, employee stock purchase plan
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Title Support Specialist

This is an entry-level, in-office role where you’ll help keep real estate transa...
Location
Location
United States , Glendale
Salary
Salary:
22.16 - 29.56 USD / Hour
firstam.com Logo
First American Financial
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Comfort talking on the phone and working with customers
  • Strong reading comprehension and attention to detail
  • Ability to stay calm and focused under deadlines
  • Good time-management and follow-up skills
  • A team-first mindset and strong work ethic
  • Ability to work full-time in the office
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Talk with buyers, sellers, and outside escrow partners to collect required forms and contact information
  • Check the FARR dashboard daily to make sure files are moving forward and not stuck due to missing info
  • Follow up on missing details so reporting deadlines are met
  • Answer questions from buyers and sellers about the FARR process
  • Make outbound calls to sellers to confirm they know there’s an open escrow on their property
  • Work closely with escrow officers, title officers, and assistants to gather FinCEN information
  • Track updates and document progress in each file
  • Stay organized, accurate, and on deadline in a busy environment
What we offer
What we offer
  • Medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave, employee stock purchase plan
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Title Support Specialist

This is an entry-level, in-office role where you’ll help keep real estate transa...
Location
Location
United States , Santa Ana
Salary
Salary:
20.31 - 27.09 USD / Hour
firstam.com Logo
First American Financial
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Comfort talking on the phone and working with customers
  • Strong reading comprehension and attention to detail
  • Ability to stay calm and focused under deadlines
  • Good time-management and follow-up skills
  • A team-first mindset and strong work ethic
  • Ability to work full-time in the office
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Talk with buyers, sellers, and outside escrow partners to collect required forms and contact information
  • Check the FARR dashboard daily to make sure files are moving forward and not stuck due to missing info
  • Follow up on missing details so reporting deadlines are met
  • Answer questions from buyers and sellers about the FARR process
  • Make outbound calls to sellers to confirm they know there’s an open escrow on their property
  • Work closely with escrow officers, title officers, and assistants to gather FinCEN information
  • Track updates and document progress in each file
  • Stay organized, accurate, and on deadline in a busy environment
What we offer
What we offer
  • medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave, employee stock purchase plan
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Title Support Specialist

This is an entry-level, in-office role where you’ll help keep real estate transa...
Location
Location
United States , Riverside
Salary
Salary:
20.31 - 27.09 USD / Hour
firstam.com Logo
First American Financial
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Comfort talking on the phone and working with customers
  • Strong reading comprehension and attention to detail
  • Ability to stay calm and focused under deadlines
  • Good time-management and follow-up skills
  • A team-first mindset and strong work ethic
  • Ability to work full-time in the office
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Talk with buyers, sellers, and outside escrow partners to collect required forms and contact information
  • Check the FARR dashboard daily to make sure files are moving forward and not stuck due to missing info
  • Follow up on missing details so reporting deadlines are met
  • Answer questions from buyers and sellers about the FARR process
  • Make outbound calls to sellers to confirm they know there’s an open escrow on their property
  • Work closely with escrow officers, title officers, and assistants to gather FinCEN information
  • Track updates and document progress in each file
  • Stay organized, accurate, and on deadline in a busy environment
What we offer
What we offer
  • Medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave, employee stock purchase plan
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Escrow Officer

Responsible for handling real estate transactions by establishing new escrow acc...
Location
Location
United States , Palm Springs
Salary
Salary:
54000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Year
firstam.com Logo
First American Financial
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 2-4 years of escrow-related experience
  • Proven track record of driving revenue and maintaining strong industry relationships
  • 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
  • Excellent verbal and written communication with both our internal team and external customers
  • comfortable using various types of communication to meet customer needs
  • Problem solver with strong organizational skills, is detail oriented, and knows how to navigate internal and external resources to resolve issues
  • Thrives in contributing to a team working together to deliver beyond customer expectations
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • 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
What we offer
What we offer
  • Medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • 401k
  • PTO/paid sick leave
  • employee stock purchase plan
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Escrow Administrative Assistant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Escrow Administrative Assistant to support ...
Location
Location
United States , Indianapolis
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.roberthalf.com Logo
Robert Half
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Previous administrative experience in title, escrow, or real estate is required
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience with SoftPro Select is preferred
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize workload effectively
  • Familiarity with state-specific escrow and real estate regulations
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with diverse stakeholders
  • A team-oriented mindset with a proactive and adaptable approach
  • Proven ability to manage deadlines and ensure timely completion of tasks
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Collaborate with clients, lenders, brokers, and internal teams to collect and verify required documentation for escrow transactions
  • Monitor transaction timelines, ensuring all deadlines are met and processes remain on track
  • Maintain organized and accurate records, updating internal systems as necessary
  • Deliver exceptional service by acting as a liaison between parties and addressing inquiries promptly
  • Assist the commercial escrow team with administrative tasks, including document preparation and file management
  • Coordinate appointments and schedules to facilitate seamless communication among stakeholders
  • Answer multi-line phone systems and manage correspondence effectively
  • Track and follow up on deadlines to ensure compliance with state-specific requirements
  • Support the team with problem-solving and issue resolution related to escrow transactions
What we offer
What we offer
  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • company 401(k) plan
Read More
Arrow Right

Escrow Officer

We are looking for an experienced Escrow Officer to join our team in Strongsvill...
Location
Location
United States , Strongsville
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.roberthalf.com Logo
Robert Half
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Proven experience in escrow processing and title management
  • In-depth knowledge of real estate transactions, including commercial and residential properties
  • Strong understanding of state regulations and industry standards related to escrow and title
  • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with multiple stakeholders
  • Ability to handle complex transactions and resolve issues efficiently
  • Proficiency in relevant software and tools used in escrow and title processes
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional customer service
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Manage real estate transactions from initiation to completion, ensuring all escrow and title processes are accurate and timely
  • Conduct title examinations and resolve any title defects or discrepancies
  • Prepare, review, and finalize closing documents in coordination with all relevant parties
  • Collaborate with buyers, sellers, lenders, agents, and underwriters to facilitate seamless transactions
  • Ensure compliance with state regulations, company policies, and industry standards
  • Deliver exceptional client service throughout the transaction lifecycle
  • Maintain detailed and organized records for all transactions
  • Identify and address potential issues to avoid delays in the closing process
  • Provide guidance and expertise on escrow and title-related matters to clients and team members
What we offer
What we offer
  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan
  • free online training
Read More
Arrow Right

Escrow assistant

We’re building the future of real estate — today. HomeLight is the real estate t...
Location
Location
United States , Seattle
Salary
Salary:
27.00 - 30.00 USD / Hour
homelight.com Logo
HomeLight
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • additional education or training in real estate or related field is preferred
  • Minimum two years of escrow experience
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accurate and efficient file management
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective interaction with clients, colleagues, and vendors
  • Proficiency in basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and escrow software
  • Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Process and organize all necessary documentation to initiate new escrow files accurately
  • Prepare escrow packages for both buyers and sellers, ensuring all required documents are included and properly organized
  • Initiate requests for HOA (Homeowners Association) documents as required for escrow transactions
  • Collaborate with the open order team to prioritize the processing of escrow orders
  • Facilitate the ordering of liens, judgements, and solar information to assess any potential encumbrances on the property
  • Assist with other administrative tasks as needed to support the escrow department
  • Working with mortgage lenders to meet loan conditions and funding requirements
  • Constant communication with all parties to provide updates and request documents needed for the transaction
What we offer
What we offer
  • Medical (Aetna or Kaiser), Dental & Vision (Guardian)
  • Long-Term Disability & Short-Term Disability
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Plan, and Employee Critical Illness (Guardian)
  • 401k (Accrue), Life Insurance (Guardian) & Pet Insurance (Nationwide)
  • Commuter benefits are offered in certain locations
  • PTO, including Volunteer Days to give back to your community
  • Annual Anniversary Perks, including one month paid sabbaticals
  • HomeLight Services to help you with buying and selling your home
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right