Closing Agent Jobs in California

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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Escrow Assistant

  • First American Financial Corporation
  • Roseville, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Roseville, CA
  • 3 hours ago

What We Do Put your administrative, support, and interpersonal skills to work with a team thats leading the industry in transforming residential real estate transactions....

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Commercial Escrow Officer (In Office)

  • First American Financial Corporation
  • Irvine, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 2 days ago

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

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Escrow Assistant

  • Fidelity National Financial
  • Fresno, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 4 days ago

Overview The Escrow Assistant role in California's Central Valley involves providing administrative and transactional support to Escrow Officers to ensure timely and accurate handling of residential...

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Escrow Officer Floater

  • First American Financial Corporation
  • Encinitas, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Encinitas, CA
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities Open and manage escrow accounts for residential real estate transactions Prepare and process escrow documents in accordance with established policies and procedures Coordinate with...

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Escrow Officer

  • First American Financial Corporation
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 5 days ago

Why First American Were transforming the residential real estate experiencemaking every closing smarter, faster, and more seamless....

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Escrow Assistant I

  • HomeServices Of America
  • Rancho Santa Fe, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Rancho Santa Fe, CA
  • 6 days ago

Open title search for a refinance and resale escrow. Prepare and package loan escrow instructions and all documents required in borrower’s opening package....

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Escrow Assistant

  • ICONMA, LLC
  • Roseville, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Roseville, CA
  • 11 days ago

Escrow Assistant#26-17091 $26.36-$28.39 per hour Roseville, CA Onsite Job Description Our client, a Mortgage and Real Estate Services company, is looking for a Escrow Assistant for their Roseville,...

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Commercial Title and Escrow Assistant (In Office)

  • First American Financial Corporation
  • San Diego, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 13 days ago

This in-office position supports a large national team with escrow and title duties and processes....

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Regional Escrow Manager

  • Fidelity National Financial
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 13 days ago

Education California Escrow License (if applicable) Experience 7-10+ years of escrow experience, with leadership or management responsibility Strong knowledge of title and escrow operations, including...

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New Homes Licensing, Insurance, & Closing Specialist

  • Qcells
  • Irvine, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 14 days ago

We are looking for a New Homes Licensing, Insurance & Closing Specialist to join our New Homes Team to take ownership of solar licensing compliance and insurance management while providing...

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Escrow Officer

  • Safeguard Escrow Inc
  • Corona, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Corona, CA
  • 16 days ago

Housing regulations - Perform basic math calculations related to escrow transactions Requirements: Proven experience in escrow; Book of business; knowledge in mobile home closings a plus but not required...

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Closing Specialist (Single Family Residential Mortgage)

  • Axos
  • San Diego, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 19 days ago

Communicate with Closing Agents to ascertain closing package status and scan/upload signed packages for funding review....

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Escrow Assistant - Land Acquisition (In Office)

  • First American Financial Corporation
  • Roseville, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • Roseville, CA
  • 19 days ago

regularly with customers during the escrow process flow Interpret various agreements as they relate to escrow closings Working with a variety of technologies to enable escrow transactions, assisting...

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Transaction Coordinator

  • Curvature
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 20 days ago

Transaction Coordinator The Transaction Coordinator is responsible for providing sales support to senior sales staff, including phone support, deal coordination, problem resolution, and assistance...

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Transaction Coordinator

  • O2 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
  • Redding, CA
  • 23 days ago
  • Redding, CA
  • 23 days ago

The ideal candidate will have prior transaction coordinating experience within the real estate industry, hold an active California Real Estate License, and be highly organized with strong attention...

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Demographic Data for California

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Salary for Closing Agent Jobs in California

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 in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
36.6%
Associate's Degree
16.2%
High School or GED
15.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.7%
Master's Degree
9.5%
Some College
4.0%
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 in California
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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