Branch Manager/Lead Escrow Officer - YourHire

Join Our Clients Dynamic Escrow Team in Austin!

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY! Are you ready to significantly impact the

thriving Austin real estate market? Our well-established client, known for its

exceptional company culture and commitment to excellence, is expanding

to Austin, and they are looking for a talented Branch Manager/Lead Escrow

Officer.

This is an established company in Dallas, Houston and Austin.

They seek a candidate interested in growing the Austin Business and

taking a strong leadership role. This candidate can bring their team if

interested and the compensation is competitive and negotiable.

This company prides itself on fostering a collaborative and supportive work

environment where every team member can thrive. Their goal is to bring

their renowned success to Austin by providing top-notch escrow services

and building lasting relationships in the community.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

As a Branch Manager/Lead Escrow Officer, you will be at the heart of the

real estate closing transaction process. This role requires independent

judgment, extensive knowledge, and the experience necessary to navigate

any situation that may arise during the escrow process. Your main

responsibilities will include:

* Managing Real Estate Closings: Oversee the entire closing

process, ensuring compliance with real estate contracts, lender

instructions, title requirements, company policies, and other pertinent

guidelines.

* Escrow Expertise: Utilize your in-depth understanding of the escrow

process to facilitate the seamless transfer of property titles in

accordance with real estate contracts and lender instructions.

* Title Issue Resolution: Collaborate with our examination team to

address title issues, including legal descriptions, easements, lot

splits, tax liens, boundary disputes, and more.

* Document Preparation: Prepare all necessary closing documents to

ensure the issuance of title insurance at closing.

* Financial Oversight: Manage the issuance of checks, bills,

statements, and receipts associated with the closing process.

* Document Security: Secure all required documents, both corrective

and otherwise, for title insurance issuance.

* Conduct Closings: Facilitate closing meetings with customers,

realtors, lenders, and attorneys.

* Accuracy Verification: Before disbursement, confirm all funds are

collected, documents are accurate, signatures are obtained, and legal

descriptions are correct.

* Tax and Dues Collection: Collect all due taxes, HOA dues,

delinquencies, and principal and interest payments.

* Payoff Management: Ensure all payoffs are collected, mailed,

delivered, or wired according to instructions.

* Legal Verification: Verify all legal documents for correct

acknowledgments, legal, and lien information before recording.

* Team Management: Oversee the work of the escrow assistant and

contribute to their development.

* Client Relationship Development: Manage and develop client

relationships to ensure future real estate closing transactions.

* Business Development: Market new business and engage with

current and pr

Job Qualifications:

* Education and Experience: College degree and at least three years

of relevant experience required.

* Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

* Reading and Interpretation: Ability to read and interpret complex

documents.

* Attention to Detail: Meticulous and professional, capable of handling

confidential information.

* Notary Public: Notary public or bondable.

* Versatility: Ability to interact with various roles, including real estate

sellers, buyers, agents, and brokers.

* Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication

abilities.