Escrow Officer

Escrow Officer

Investors Title Insurance Company

Columbus, Ohio (hybrid)

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment where real estate transactions come together seamlessly? We're looking for an experienced Escrow Officer to expertly manage real estate closings from start to finish. In this client-facing role, you'll guide all parties- buyers, sellers, lenders, and realtors- through the escrow process with professionalism, ensuring compliance, title clearance, and timely disbursement of funds.

What You'll Do: Position Highlights

Escrow & Title Processing

• Open new escrow orders and enter data into escrow systems
• Order title searches and issue title commitments to transaction parties
• Review commitments to identify and resolve title exceptions
• Coordinate document preparation and submission for accurate and timely closings

Residential Closing Management

• Guide closings from contract to completion, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Clear title issues and assemble, prepare, and review all closing documents
• Disburse funds per instructions and company wire fraud prevention protocols
• Ensure timely issuance of owner's and lender's title insurance policies

Communication & Coordination

• Act as a liaison between buyers, sellers, agents, lenders, and attorneys
• Respond to client inquiries regarding the closing process and documentation
• Collaborate with internal departments to fulfill pre-closing requirements
• Support post-closing activities, including document recording and follow-up

What You Bring: Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in escrow or title operations (Ohio preferred)
• Proven ability to clear title, prepare HUDs/Closing Disclosures, and manage end-to-end closings
• Familiarity with legal documents, real estate tax/insurance prorations, and escrow terminology
• Detail-oriented with strong mathematical and document review skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with SoftPro preferred
• Professional, courteous, and responsive in all client interactions

Recognized as an industry leader, Investors Title Insurance Company provides residential and commercial title insurance and innovative business solutions for our partners. The company's financial strength is consistently recognized by rating agencies such as A.M. Best as being among the highest rated in the industry.

The Company is an equal-opportunity employer. As such, the Company offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and other protected class characteristics.

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