Escrow Officer - Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Real is a fast-growing national real estate brokerage powered by technology. Real is currently operating in all U.S. states, Canada, and the District of Columbia. Founded in 2014, Real is a trailblazer in the Residential Real Estate industry, as we lead the disruption with our cutting-edge technology platform. We are on a mission to revolutionize the home-buying and selling process, making agents' lives better while creating lucrative financial opportunities for them.

For more information, visit https://www.onereal.com/

Location: Hybrid - Illinois, US. Candidates MUST be based and licensed in Illinois to be considered. 

Job Summary:

As an Escrow Officer at One Real Title, your third-party review protects both the buyer and seller. To fulfill your responsibilities, you must possess a thorough understanding of all aspects of search and closing sale procedures. You must examine the history of a property and make a recommendation as to whether title insurance is necessary to protect the buyer after the purchase. Depending on where you live, your duties may also include notary licensing

Duties/Responsibilities

• Reach out to buyers and sellers when a title order is received, making follow-up calls to buyers, sellers, and their agents as necessary

• Gathering pertinent file information

• Gather additional information and keep all parties updated through our system

• Ordering titles, payoffs, estoppels, and other searches and documentation

• Preparing Settlement Statements and Closing Disclosures

• Understand the title 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

• Collaborate 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.

• Prepare all closing documents necessary to ensure title insurance is issued at closing

• Secure all documents (corrective and others) that may be required for the issuance of title insurance

• Prior to disbursement, confirm all funds are collected, all appropriate documents are checked for accuracy, signatures are collected, and acknowledgments and legal descriptions are correct

• Prior to recording, verify all legal documents for correct acknowledgments, legal, and liens

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills

• Strong time management and organizational skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment, follow tight deadlines, and prioritize work

• Minimum of 5 years licensure and experience in title/escrow transactions

• Intermediate experience using technology such as; G-Suite, Microsoft Office

• Open to feedback and a great listener

• Detail-oriented, multi-tasker, highly motivated, and a strong team player

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent GED

• Notary (Preferred)

• Experience using closing software such as Qualia is a big plus

• Substantive knowledge of the procedures, terminology, and documents relating to real estate transactions

Must-Have:  Ability to truly encompass our Company Core Values

• Work Hard. Be Kind

• “We” are bigger than “me”

• Tech x Humanity

Physical Requirements: 

• Sit for long periods of time

One Real Title is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.