Closing Agent Jobs

A Closing Agent, also known as a settlement agent, plays a crucial role in the real estate industry by facilitating the final stages of a property transaction. They ensure all necessary documents are signed and appropriately distributed, all fees are accurately recorded and paid, titles are transferred, and a final 'settlement statement' is prepared detailing the monetary transfers involved in the real estate transaction. Essentially, they oversee the 'closing' of the deal, ensuring every detail is in place for a smooth and legal transfer of property ownership.

Closing Agents should have strong attention to detail, be excellent communicators, and possess a good understanding of real estate laws and regulations. Certification requirements vary by state, but many states require Closing Agents to be licensed Title Agents, which involves passing a state examination. Some may also hold a Certified Escrow Settlement Professional designation, demonstrating a high level of expertise in escrow and settlement procedures. Prior to becoming a Closing Agent, an individual might work as a Real Estate Paralegal, Title Examiner, or Loan Processor to gain relevant industry knowledge and experience.

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Senior Escrow Officer

  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 13 days ago
  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 13 days ago

Holding a current Escrow License for a minimum of 5 years. Completing continuing education to maintain licensure. A minimum of 5 years recent title insurance and escrow experience....

SBA & USDA Closing Specialist

  • Deland, FL
  • 16 hours ago
  • Deland, FL
  • 16 hours ago

SBA & USDA CLOSING SPECIALIST IN DELAND Date Posted: Monday, March 17, 2025 ? Job Snapshot Employee Type: Permanent Location: Florida, Deland Date Posted: Monday, March 17, 2025 Job Description...

Operations Sales Career Changers & Entry Level Closing Officer Mortgage Settlement Services

  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 17 hours ago
  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 17 hours ago

Contact all customers to discuss the benefits of our services with the goal of earning their settlement business Contact all customers to educate them on the benefits of owners title insurance Monitor...

Closing Coordinator - Quality Title & Abstract Agency, Inc. (Ocean Twp)

  • Middletown, NJ
  • 18 hours ago
  • Middletown, NJ
  • 18 hours ago

Qualifications -Applicant should have experience working in real estate transactions as a Title Officer, Paralegal or Closing Coordinator for a title insurance agency or law firm....

Post-Closing Coordinator

  • Columbia, SC
  • 21 hours ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 21 hours ago

Job Responsibilities This posting will be used to fill 2 positions. Are you looking for a purpose-driven career, not just the same old 9 to 5? One that gives you a reason to come to work beyond...

Senior Transaction Coordinator

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

We're enabling our investors to access the best long-term investment in modern history (residential real estate) without the large financial commitments and operational complexity....

Remote Work

Closing Coordinator - Real Estate

  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 2 days ago

An awesome mid-size law firm is adding a REAL ESTATE CLOSING COORDINATOR to their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, outgoing, team player who wants to advance in their...

Mortgage Closing Specialist II

  • Ballston Lake, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Ballston Lake, NY
  • 2 days ago

Services as intermediary for the collection, review and preparation of information for submission of loans for Closing Disclosure (CD) issuance. Collaborates with applicable parties to meet target...

Assistant Escrow Officer (PGP Title)

  • Greenwood Village, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Greenwood Village, CO
  • 2 days ago

All employees must be committed to fair and nondiscriminatory lending, in conformity with the Equal Credit Opportunity and Fair Housing acts, and to compliance with all applicable laws, regulations...

Zions Bancorporation Zions Bancorporation, N.A. (NYSE: ZION) is a premier financial services company with ~$100B in assets operating through 8 brands in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho,...

Licensed Transaction Coordinator - Long Beach, CA

  • Irvine, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 2 days ago

Behind every Redfin Agent is a team of talented real estate professionals whose number one goal is to deliver the best client experience in real estate. Working closely with our agents, our...

Remote Work

Commercial Escrow Officer - Hybrid

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 2 days ago

In this role you will be responsible for establishing new commercial escrow accounts and processing escrow documents in accordance with established policies and procedures....

Escrow Officer - Greenwood Village, CO

  • Greenwood Village, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Greenwood Village, CO
  • 2 days ago

Experience: Two to three years of escrow experience, both front- and back-end experience. Certification: Notary public and escrow officer licenses....

Commercial Escrow Officer - Hybrid

  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 days ago

In this role you will be responsible for establishing new commercial escrow accounts and processing escrow documents in accordance with established policies and procedures....

Escrow Officer (in office)

  • Bend, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Bend, OR
  • 2 days ago

We are transforming the residential real estate experience one closing at a time. Come join First American, where we recognize our true worth is our people....

Closing Agent Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Closing Agent Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireRealEstate research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Closing Agent positions.



Highest Education Level

Closing Agents offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.9%
High School or GED
16.0%
Associate's Degree
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.2%
Master's Degree
9.2%
Some College
4.1%
Doctorate Degree
3.2%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Closing Agents
Less than 1 year
39.4%
1-2 years
30.0%
2-4 years
19.6%
None
7.7%
4-6 years
3.3%



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