Closing Agent Job Description:
Prepare and conduct real estate closing transactions. Interact with all necessary parties to the transaction including but not limited to realtors, buyers, sellers, lenders, surveyors, home warranty companies, tax offices and attorneys.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare Closing Disclosures by inputting correct fees into the system
• Review and sign off on title commitment making sure that all requirements are met before closing
• Schedule and conduct closings explaining each document that customer is signing
• Make sure that all files balance before closing/disbursement
• Review survey and termite inspection upon arrival to make sure there are no problems and alerting all parties to problems if any
• Make sure the transaction is running smoothly
• Maintain processing flow within office to ensure professional closing
• Make sure lenders get commitments and loan packages in the required time frame
• Make sure deposits are made in a timely manner and properly input into the file
• Ensure proper disbursement of all funds
• Resolve any problems that arise on a day to day basis and ask supervisor for help if there is any doubt as to the resolution
Qualifications:
• High School diploma or equivalent
• At least 1-year experience in the real estate title industry
• Notary public or willing to obtain notary public certification
• High level of communication skills; will be dealing with customers
• Ability to read and interpret purchase agreements
• Adept at multi-tasking and prioritizing
• Team oriented with the ability to work independently
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook required, prior experience with SoftPro a plus