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Assist Escrow Officer to prepare and coordinate closing transactions between loan establishments, sellers, borrowers and real estate agents by performing the following duties. The Escrow Assistant is a critical player that works with other team members to build a support line that ensures customer service and satisfactions for TitleOne.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides support to the Escrow Officer by performing such duties as file set-up, scheduling, coordinating with other departments, file monitoring, customer contact and back-up in the absence of the Escrow Officer. Editing checks, balancing files, printing checks, shipping and uploading loan packages, sending and posting wires and depositing checks. In smaller operations, this position may also lead to dual positions such as receptionist or customer service.

• Conducts closing transactions as a neutral third party, compiles loan documents, title research and Real Estate Agent instructions. Answer questions of buyers and sellers relating to details of transaction and obtains signatures of principal parties on necessary documents.

• Develops and executes a system for clerical duties and file coordination that adhere to company’s policies and procedures and appeal to the Team.

• Assist Escrow Officer and Title Officers to clear title on some transactions.

• Develops and executes a system for clerical duties and file coordination that appeal to the Team

• Responsible for all processes required for depositing and tracking earnest money checks. Disbursing and funding transactions

• Comply with TitleOne Corporation escrow trust accounting standards as outlined in the process and procedure manual.

• Oversees personally or through team players the following functions:

• Handle pre and post closing curative matters for Escrow Officer.

• Ensures all earnest money checks are deposited into file in timely manner

• Provides earnest money receipts to customers according to service level expectations

• File is disbursed following our trust accounting standards

• Coordinate with deliveries to make sure all delivers, exchanges, and deposits are handled in a timely manner

• Final documentation is uploaded in the file and sent to all appropriate parties

• Check files for payoffs/assumptions from mortgage companies.

• Verify commission request with real estate agents.

• Assist Escrow Officer with updates to lenders and real estate agents.

• Review real estate contract, lender instructions and closing requirements and/or special instructions

• Heavy telephone and email contact with Realtor, Lenders, Buyer and Sellers. Answer inquires regarding status of files, explain curative problems and procedures with all parties involved in transaction

• Back up front desk person on telephone.

• Assist Escrow Officer in obtaining funding numbers for closings

• Upload documents and related correspondence in ResWare

• Prepare curative documents as needed.

• Backup Centralized Funder and Shipper

• Review title commitment for accuracy and clear title

• Review trial balance and outstanding check reports

• Assist with recording fixes

Qualifications/Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum one-year escrow/closing experience.

• Complete knowledge and understanding of real estate contract.

• Excellent telephone and email etiquette

• Excellent customer relations and interpersonal relation skills.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills, detail and deadline oriented, problem solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure.

• Computer skills including Windows, Microsoft and paperless production software.

• Copier, e-mail and 10 key calculator skills.

• Working knowledge of closing statements/disclosures, lender requirements and commitment for title insurance.

• Working knowledge of HUD-l and commitment for title insurance

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and drive to other offices for the closing process. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds. The vision requirements include: close vision.

TitleOne, a title and escrow company, is committed to making a difference for our team members and the communities in which we live. We enrich our team members’ lives by providing a fun and energetic team environment while offering opportunities for growth and advancement. Our industry-leading, innovative and legendary service delivers confidence and peace of mind to real estate professionals and consumers throughout the Northwest. We are committed to impacting our communities through the giving of our time and financial resources. TitleOne is a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate Inc.

Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (http://www.anywhere.re/)  (NYSE: HOUS) is on a mission to empower everyone’s next move. Home to some of the most recognized brands in real estate Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate (https://www.bhgre.com/) , Century 21® (https://www.century21.com/) , Coldwell Banker® (https://www.coldwellbanker.com/) , Coldwell Banker Commercial® (https://www.cbcworldwide.com/) , Corcoran® (https://www.corcoran.com/) , ERA® (https://www.era.com/) , and Sotheby's International Realty® (https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng)

The Anywhere portfolio includes franchise and brokerage operations as well as national title, settlement, and relocation companies and nationally scaled mortgage origination and underwriting joint ventures.  Supporting approximately 1.5 million home transactions in 2021, Anywhere is focused on simplifying, digitizing and integrating the real estate transaction for all consumers, no matter where they may be in their home buying and selling journey.  With innovative products and technology, Anywhere fuels the productivity of its approximately 196,200 independent sales agents in the US and approximately 136,400 independent sales agents in 118 other countries and territories.

At Anywhere Real Estate, diversity fuels success – for our company, for our employees, and for our industry. We strive to be a top destination for diverse talent, committed to creating a culture of belonging that empowers everyone’s next move. We pursue talent – strategic thinkers who are eager to always find a better way, relentlessly focus on talent, obsess about growth, and achieve exceptional results. We value diversity – respecting backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and beliefs. We develop our diverse talent base – through increasing representation in executive key leadership roles with actions including mentorship programs and partnerships with real estate associations that promote diversity and inclusion. Read more about our company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in our annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report (https://assets.website-files.com/633f08923c4c519693723aa5/63f7690462db639dcd8b18de_Anywhere%20CSR%20Report%202022.pdf) .

You’ll find our commitment to diversity reflected in our achievements:

• Recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies since 2011.

• Anywhere has also been designated a Great Place to Work since 2019.

• Recognized by Fortune as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies.

• Honored by Forbes as one of the World’s Best Employers for Diversity and Top Female Friendly Companies.

With a diverse employee population, we know we will succeed together and move real estate to what’s next. We hope you’ll join us.