Licensed Escrow Officer – Houston, TX

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

DF Title, LLC dba Golden Dog Title has an immediate need for an Escrow Officer who will perform advance duties in the daily activity of a full-service title, settlement, underwriting company. They are required to exercise extreme independent judgment and possess the knowledge and experience necessary to efficiently handle any situation that may arise during the escrow process, while serving our parent company Dream Finders Homes, Inc (NASDAQ: DFH), owner of Coventry Homes, Inc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Serving as a licensed and appointed Escrow Officer for the title insurance agency
• Reviews CD/HUD-1 and all other closing documents for quality control (may also prepare closing documents, review title, send binders, fund loans, and assist other branches with the multi-state transactions.)
• Processes escrow documents following established policies and procedures and preparing key escrow documents
• Clears title by ordering title commitments, resolves title defects, and resolves issues against the property
• Manages quality control for compliance with TDI
• Participates in marketing-related events to increase customer base
• Coordinates closing documents with lenders, buyers, and sellers to ensure instructions and contract terms are followed
• Manages pipeline of real estate transactions according to sales contracts, lender instructions, company requirements, and other written instructions
• Oversees recording and final disbursement of escrow files ensuring a final title policy is issued in a timely manner
• Any ad-hoc tasks as assigned

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Three years as a Licensed Texas Escrow Officer
• Technical knowledge of the closing process is required
• Knowledge of TDI rules and regulations
• Notary Public or ability to become a Notary within 60 days of hire
• Flexibility with work hours at month’s end or other high-volume times
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities throughout the day
• Builder Title experience preferred
• SoftPro experience preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Vision abilities required by the job are close vision. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate office equipment such as computer, copier, and office supplies.

In addition, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their arms and hands, and to stop, kneel or crouch. Reasonable accommodation can be provided to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

Note: This document describes the minimum, essential duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, effort, and working conditions of the position. It in no way implies that these are the only functions to be performed by the incumbent. Workers are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any job-related functions requested by a supervisor or manager. Successful performance requires that the incumbent possess and utilize the abilities and skills described. All functions are subject to reasonable modification and accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some functions may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.

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