The settlement closer is responsible for facilitating the closing process on real estate transactions. This includes reviewing Title commitment, clearing title, preparing final closing documents as well as coordinating with buyers, sellers, lenders and other parties involved in the transaction. The settlement closer must also be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, be highly organized and have excellent communication skills.
Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions)
- Review documentation provided to clear title
20%
- Respond in a timely and professional manner with customers and sales agents
10%
- Conduct closing
20%
- Disbursement of funds
20%
- Record documentation with County
20%
- Address post-closing escrows
10%
Performance Expectations
- Meet all performance and behavior expectations outlined in the company performance appraisal form or communicated by management.
- Perform responsibilities as directed achieving desired results within expected time frames and with a high degree of quality and professionalism.
- Establish and maintain positive and productive work relationships with all staff, customers and business partners.
- Demonstrate the behavioral and technical competencies necessary to effectively complete job responsibilities. Take personal initiative for technical and professional development.
- Follow the company HR Policy, the Code of Business Conduct and all subsidiary and department policies and procedures, including protecting confidential company information, attending work punctually and regularly, and following good safety practices in all activities.
Qualifications
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. Some college preferred.
Experience:
- Must have 3 years’ experience in Title Insurance preferably 2 years as a settlement closer
Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of real estate closing process.
- Previous experience in accounting or real estate settlements desired.
- The ability to collaborate with lenders to prepare final closing disclosure.
We offer a full suite of benefits including Medical, Health Savings Account, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation (PTO), 401(k) with employer match, Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
- At least 3 years of experience in title insurance
- Knowledge of the real estate closing process
- Ability to collaborate with lenders to prepare final closing disclosures
- Some college education
- At least 2 years of experience as a settlement closer
- Previous accounting or real estate settlements experience
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What We Do
HomeServices of America, Inc., based in Minneapolis, Minn., developed a strategy that integrates all the pieces of the real estate transaction puzzle including mortgage, title, escrow, insurance and relocation into a suite of home services that work together. Today, while our companies each operate autonomously, they share the unifying priority of delivering an exceptional experience to customers throughout the home buying transaction process. As the parent organization, we support our companies with technological innovation, operational excellence together with operational, legal and financial expertise to stay relevant throughout the home buying and home selling process. Through its affiliate companies, HomeServices of America is the second-largest homeownership service provider in the United States. Owned by Berkshire Hathaway Energy, an affiliate of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., HomeServices’ operating companies offer integrated real estate services, including brokerage services, mortgage originations, title and closing services, property and casualty insurance, home warranties and other homeownership services. HomeServices Relocation, LLC is the full-service relocation arm of HomeServices of America which provides every aspect of domestic and international relocation to corporations around the world.
