Escrow Officer

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Escrow Officer to join our team at D.R. Horton, Inc. in Washington State. The successful candidate will be responsible for the timely completion of real estate closings (escrow) as directed by the Branch Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform all tasks and functions of the Escrow Receptionist, Escrow Technician, and Assistant Escrow Officer
• Complete routine residential resale, refinance, or builder escrow transactions
• Prepare escrow instructions and amendments, if applicable
• Deposit escrow funds, prepare disbursements, and balance all escrow-related accounts
• Perform general office functions as necessary
• Train Escrow Technicians and Assistant Escrow Officers
• Effectively solicit escrow and title business from Realtors, lenders, builders, sellers, and buyers
• Conduct closings with customers
• Assist Senior Escrow Officers as necessary and as directed

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university
• Four to six years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certification as a Notary

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette
• Basic accounting and bookkeeping procedures
• Basic real estate/escrow/title terminology
• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Century Title automation system, including keyboard proficiency

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time, and Company Holidays

About D.R. Horton: D.R. Horton, Inc. is the largest homebuilder in the U.S., founded in 1978 and publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. We are a Fortune 500 company engaged in the construction and sale of high-quality homes designed for entry-level and first-time move-up markets. We also provide mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through our mortgage and title subsidiaries.