Escrow Officer - Meritage Homes Corporation

Meritage Homes in conjunction with Carefree Title Agency, Inc. is hiring a full-time Escrow Officer in Houston, TX!

The Escrow Officer is responsible for establishing new escrow accounts and processing escrow documents in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Complete real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements, assembling, preparing, reviewing, processing, and distributing closing documents, and disbursing funds.
• Determine escrow requirements by studying and clarifying buyer, seller, and lender instructions.
• Obtain clear title by ordering title reports, resolving title defects, and coordinating satisfaction/release of existing liens and encumbrances against property or sellers.
• Establish escrow accounts, handle escrow funds, and maintain records.
• Prepare transaction documents by completing forms and statements and collecting and reviewing documents.
• Complete calculations for prorating taxes and interest.
• Complete closing transaction documents by assembling documents, reviewing documents with parties, explaining provisions and procedures, answering questions, checking documents for completeness and accuracy, and obtaining signatures.
• Complete closing by recording and filing documents and preparing and distributing final closing statements and title policies.
• Prepare HUD/CD statements in accordance with lender instructions and applicable law.
• Close escrow account by balancing and disbursing funds.
• Comply with regulatory requirements by adhering, and enforcing adherence, to applicable regulatory requirements.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Enhance organization’s efficiency, reputation, and environment by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to company’s production, profitability, image, and environment.

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• 2-4 years related experience with 3+ years experience directly handling escrow transactions as an escrow officer and/or assistant;
• Intermediate to expert level of Microsoft Office suite
• Read and interpret documents, such as operating and maintenance instructions and policy and procedure manuals;
• Write routine reports and correspondence;
• Communicate effectively with customers and other employees of organization;
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, such as discounts, interest, commissions, prorations, and percentages.

Escrow Officer Certification from the Escrow Association or completion of escrow officer training program by a title company or bank is a plus.

Are you looking for an incredible career opportunity? Then Meritage Homes is the place for you!  From the homes we build to the careers we offer; we believe in quality.   Meritage Homes is the ENERGY STAR® Partner of The Year in Sustained Excellence for being a leader in protecting the environment and advancing energy efficiency in homebuilding. We are looking for candidates who are excited about furthering their careers, as well as being a part of an organization that helps people live happier, healthier lives.  With over 100,000 homes built, Meritage Homes is looking for professionals who are self-starters and want to help our organization grow by providing new and innovative ideas. 

When joining Meritage Homes, you and your career can benefit in several ways, including:

• A work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every level
• An organization that lives by its core values everyday
• Team atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital asset
• State of the art technology to provide an optimal working environment
• A competitive pay structure
• Strong benefits
• Flexibility in work-life integration
• Team-oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the company
• Opportunity to further your career in a growing national organization
• Maintain a competitive drive to be the best

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