Real Estate Escrow Officer

Real Estate Escrow Officer at McMichael and Gray, PC

The Escrow Officer is responsible for final review of mortgage loan information, preparing closing documents, funding the file accurately and sending closing documents to the closing attorney.

• Ensures mortgage loans are funded accurately and in a timely manner.
• Types closing documents for all transactions.
• Assembles documents for delivery to title companies, real estate brokers, or lending officers for closing.
• Ensures that appropriate disclosure documents have been assigned and are in the loan file.
• Communicates with the lender of the transaction to balance the Closing Disclosure _needed prior to closing to ensure all numbers are accurate.
• Works with the lender of the transaction to receive funding authorization to disburse funds to parties.
• Responsible for clearance of all title requirements.
• Responsible for payment in full and cancellation of all liens against the property, including, but not limited to, payoff of mortgage, loans, HOA, fifas, taxes, outstanding utility bills, etc.
• Ensures that all items being paid at closing are calculated with per diem past the closing date and shifts accordingly.
• Ensures that all items being paid at closing are paid in full via wire or overnight tracking in a timely manner.
• Confirms that legal documents to be recorded are accurate and that the total cost to record is collected at closing.
• Confirms receipt of all incoming funds from borrowers and lenders.
• Confirms outgoing funds for payoffs, seller proceeds, and all checks cut for disbursements.
• Ensures that all documents are properly executed by all parties involved with the transaction.
• Ensures that all documents are presented to the parties of the transaction in a professional and secure manner.
• Reviews all pre‑closing documents for accuracy, including HOA letters, taxes, termite reports, HBW, lender documents, title examination, and commitment of title.
• Reviews final closing documents and delivers the final file to the Post Closing department.

Experience with Soft Pro is a Plus.

We offer a competitive benefits package, and compensation is commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full‑time

Seniority Level: Entry Level

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Job Function:
Sales and Management

Industry: Law Practice