Closing Agent Jobs in New Jersey

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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CLA Closing Coordinator III

  • Provident Financial Services
  • Woodbridge, NJ
  • 21 hours ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ
  • 21 hours ago

Is responsible for loan set-up including completion of load sheets, calculation of required escrows, reserves and prepaid interest, preparation of general ledger debit and credit entries and initiating...

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Escrow Officer

  • Crawford Thomas Recruiting
  • Newark, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 4 days ago

residential real estate transactions from contract through closing....

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Part-Time Real Estate Closing Specialist

  • New Jersey Farmland Preservation Program/State Agriculture Development Committee (SADC)
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 4 days ago

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Closing Coordinator

  • Beacon Hill Staffing Group
  • Haddonfield, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Haddonfield, NJ
  • 4 days ago

To Apply for this Job Click Here Beacon Hill's client is seeking a temporary-to-permanent Legal Coordinator to assist with loan file preparation and post-closing compliance. Logistics Hours...

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Commercial Transaction Coordinator II - Vendor Finance

  • PNC Financial Services Group
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Commercial Transaction Coordinator II - Vendor Finance PNC Financial Services Group 3.6 ( ) Trenton, NJ on company site for later Why you should apply for a job to PNC Financial Services Group :...

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Commercial Closing Specialist, Vylla

  • Carrington
  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • 17 days ago
  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • 17 days ago

Job Order Number: DF0757283 Job Title: Commercial Closing Specialist, Vylla Company: Carrington Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Salary: Education: Information Not Provided Experience: Information Not...

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Transaction Coordinator

  • Surety Family Of Companies
  • Marlton, NJ
  • 22 days ago
  • Marlton, NJ
  • 22 days ago

Job Title: Transaction Coordinator FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Workweek: 35 hours a week Monday thru Friday Salary Range: $50,000 - $80,000 - Salary is commensurate with experience Essential Duties...

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Vice President - Syndicated Loan Transaction Coordinator

  • JP Morgan
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 28 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 28 days ago

You have a strong and extensive, broad understanding of syndicated loans with a minimum of 7 years of Syndicated Loan experience. You also have extensive knowledge of the Loan product / Syndicated...

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Junior Transaction Coordinator

  • Surety Family Of Companies
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 90+ days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 90+ days ago

Job Title: Junior Transaction Coordinator FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Workweek: Monday thru Friday 35 Hours Salary Range: $40,000 - $50,000 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential duties...

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Demographic Data for New Jersey

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Salary for Closing Agent Jobs in New Jersey

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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey
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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