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Provide best in class service and support to your clients by leveraging industry leading technology and the strongest escrow and underwriter partners in the business. We are transforming the real estate experience one closing at a time. Come join our Scottsdale Homebuilder Services Division branch at First American, where we recognize our true worth is our people.
In this role you will work in a dynamic, fast-paced setting focused on customer service and closing deals. This role requires exceptional decision-making skills, strong communication skills and the ability to multi-task as part of a team. The Escrow Officer is 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.
WhatYou’llDo
Complete real estate escrow transactions bydeterminingrequirements
Act as a neutral liaison between file parties, adhere to company policy, andmonitorand mitigate risk to the company
Responsible for ensuring that all funds are properly accounted for and disbursedin accordance withthe 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
WhatYou’llBring
2-4 years of escrow-related experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience directly handling escrow transactions as an escrow assistant preferable
Openness to new technologyand proprietary programs;adjustseasily to new workflow
Passionforhelping customers whilemaintaininga professional and positive attitude
Excellent verbal and written communication with both our internal team and external customers; comfortable usingvarious typesof communication to meet customer needs
Problem solverwithstrong organizational skills, is detail oriented, andknows how to navigate internal and external resources to resolve issues
Thrives in contributing to a teamworkingtogether to deliver beyond customer expectations
Comfortableguiding and supporting future talent learning the business
Knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies
Pay Range: $24.42 - $32.56 HourlyThis hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.
By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.
First American Financial Corporation is a premier provider of title, settlement and risk solutions for real estate transactions. With its combination of financial strength and stability built over more than 130 years, innovative proprietary technologies, and unmatched data assets, the company is leading the digital transformation of its industry. First American also provides data products to the title industry and other third parties; valuation products and services; mortgage subservicing; home warranty products; banking, trust and wealth management services; and other related products and services. First American serves home buyers and sellers, real estate professionals, loan originators and servicers, commercial property professionals, homebuilders and others involved in residential and commercial property transactions with products and services specific to their needs. With total revenue of $9.2 billion in 2021, the company offers its products and services directly and through its agents throughout the United States and abroad.
