Escrow Support Specialist -San Diego, CA
Anywhere Real Estate Inc.About the role
Job Responsibilities:
Task Management:
- Maintain an accurate daily task list (workflow dashboard) without overdue items.
- Provide centralized operational support to the escrow branch, including:
- Reviewing commitment/prelim and seller/buyer information forms.
- Ordering tax certificates, HOA certificates/statements, surveys, payoff statements, and lien releases.
- Balancing files and preparing closing documents.
- Handling any other assigned workflow dashboard tasks.
Document Evaluation:
- Evaluate and review real estate contracts and all supporting documents meticulously.
- Manage files to ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Compile and process escrow instruction packages.
Branch Collaboration:
- Collaborate with branch operations to prepare for closings.
- Consistently communicate with Escrow Officers and local branches regarding file updates, changes, or issues.
Risk Assessment:
- Exercise sound judgment to identify discrepancies and assess risk levels, enabling informed decisions.
Education / Experience
- Demonstrated understanding of the real estate transaction including knowledge about the different aspects of the “life of a file.”
Competencies
- To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Self-motivated - able to work independently with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced, high volume paperless environment.
- People first approach- providing exceptional customer service to Escrow Officer, agents, and other appropriate parties throughout the transaction process.
- Technical- ability to learn and navigate multiple software systems with a high level of competency.
- Critical Thinking/Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information thoughtfully and maintains confidentiality.
- Partnership/Collaboration—the individual remains open to others' ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
- Oral/Written Communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations to clearly advise and resolve any issues.
- Quality Assurance —the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Adaptability—the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, prioritizes and manages competing demands, and can deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events while remaining resilient.
- Building Collaborative Relationships – the individual develops, maintains, and strengthens partnerships with agents and colleagues while providing information, assistance, and support.
Anywhere is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term and Long-term disability benefits, AD&D
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Paid Time Off to Include Holidays, Vacation Time, and Sick Time
- Paid Family & Paternity Leave
- Life Insurance
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- All employees receive access to LinkedIn Learning
- Tuition reimbursement for approved programs
- Employee Referral Program
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health and Wellness Program and Incentives
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Resource Groups
West Coast Escrow is built on a tradition of excellence and guided by a spirit of integrity throughout all aspects of the closing process. As your title and closing provider, we want to assure satisfaction for everyone involved in the transaction, whether you are a buyer, seller, agent or lender. West Coast Escrow is a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate Inc.
Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS) is moving real estate to what's next. Home to some of the most recognized brands in real estate Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, Century 21®, Coldwell Banker
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