SummaryAs a Senior Escrow Officer working for Taylor Morrison you will be responsible to manage the escrow and closing transaction efficiently and effectively from title & escrow order opening through closing, disbursement, recording, and title policy. You will communicate daily with and shall be responsible to foster and maintain good relationships with internal teams, lenders, real estate agents, surveyors, customers and vendors to ensure smooth and accurate residential and commercial closings. In addition, you will be responsible to exercise significant independent judgment, and possess the knowledge, experience, and interpersonal skills necessary to efficiently handle any situation which may arise before or during the closing.Job DetailsWhat You'll Do- Manage the entire real estate closing/escrow process, including compliance with real estate contracts, lender instructions, title requirements, closing/escrow requirements, company requirements and other written instructions- Mentor/train, and supervise if requested by management, other escrow officers/closers- Conduct residential and commercial closings with customers, realtors, lenders, and attorneys- Work closely with internal teams, lenders, real estate agents, surveyors, customers and vendors to accomplish a closed transaction in a timely, efficient and error-free manner- Prepare Closing Disclosure and the ALTA Settlement Statement and all other closing documents necessary for the transaction- Effectively address any closing related questions. From internal teams, lenders, real estate agents, surveyors, customers and vendors with accuracy and poise- Collaborate with management to resolve title issues such as legal descriptions, easements, lot splits, vesting, all tax liens, abstracts of judgments, bankruptcies, boundary disputes, encroachments, list pendants, etc.- Clear title requirements- Prepare and ship closing packages: Assure that each package is complete and properly signed by all parties- Prepare documents for recording in different Counties: Assure that documents sent for recording fulfill not only the Recording Regulations, but also the Lenders' requirements- Secure all documents (corrective and others) that may be required for the successful close of escrow/closing and the issuance of title insurance- Oversee the issuance of checks, bills and statements, receipts, and any other documents needed to ensure customer satisfaction- Prior to disbursement, confirm all funds are collected (good funds), all appropriate documents are checked for accuracy, signatures are collected, and notary acknowledgements and legal descriptions are correct.- Prior to recording, verify all legal documents for correct notary acknowledgements, legal, and lien information- Maintain individual escrow licenses and certifications- Perform other duties as assignedSound Like You?You might be just who we're looking for if you have- Proven experience with residential and commercial closing transactions- Prefer Bachelor's degree or four plus years related escrow experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience- Cooperate with and take direction from senior management- Participate in company sponsored seminars, meetings and training- Must be licensed in and bonded in good standing in state located; and is required to adhere to any state licensing continuing education requirements- Must be a notary public in state located- Must be of high integrity, technical competence and high moral character- Strong communications skills - written, verbal, and listening- Highly proficient level of computer skills in title production and closing software (e.g. SoftPro, Ramquest, ResWare) including spreadsheet, word processing, and power point- Ability to deal with multiple types of roles such as real estate sellers, buyers, agents and brokers- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the escrow/title industry field- Must create a positive image of the company through a professional appearance, actions, and conduct to fellow employees and customers- Establish a professional working rapport with our clients and any new relationships that are established- Understand the escrow process to determine what steps need to be taken to transfer the title of property pursuant to the conditions called for in the real estate contract and lender instructions- Demonstrating your ability to improve the processes and keeping up to date status to management on each transaction will win you this great job- Ability to mentor/train, and supervise (if requested by management) two or more escrow officers/closers and their escrow assistants- Closing knowledge, experience and interpersonal skills necessary to be a valued resource to internal teams, lenders, real estate agents, surveyors, customers and vendors to accomplish a closed transaction in a timely, efficient and error-free manner. Managing the expectatio
