Closing Agent

Louisville, KY - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 55000 - 63250

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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SO WHAT EXACTLY IS A CLOSING AGENT

In short a Closing Agent works with our Escrow team to assist individuals who are in the process of buying or selling a home with the final steps necessary to complete the transaction. The Closing Agent ensures that all legal documents necessary to complete the purchase are prepared presented and properly explained to all parties involved in the transaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Closing Agent coordinates with the Escrow Officer Escrow team and our in-house Attorneys to ensure that loans are cleared to close and that all necessary legal documentation is prepared and ready for presentment. The Closing Agent works with the Escrow Officer and the parties involved to schedule a time to perform the closing. This involves meeting with buyers and sellers realtors and sometimes the loan officers to review and sign all documentation required by all parties to the sale. After all closing documentation has been executed the Closing Agent works with the Escrow staff to ensure that funds are disbursed to the seller and Realtors. Finally the Closing Agent assists in the post closing processes by scanning all documents for upload into our digital Real Estate closing and Settlement software.

DUTIES:

Prior to close review all documentation presented by the Escrow team to ensure all documents necessary for a completed close are present
Verifies that the documents to be signed are accurate before presentment
Meets with the buyer seller and when present realtors and lenders to complete the closing process

Closings may be in office or remote (which will necessitate travel)

Answers any questions from participating parties
Involves an attorney for clarifications as necessary
Ensures that all documents required as part of the closing are properly signed and notarized per the lender closing instructions
Ensures that buyers and sellers receive blank copies of the documents that were signed as part of the closing
Explains the owners policy and reviews the quote and offer; provides information about the owners policy as needed
Scans or ships documents as required by the escrow team
Verifies that all items as listed on the needs sheet have been completed prior to ending the closing
Assist with special projects as requested and perform additional duties as required

CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

For this role college graduates with 3-5 years of direct title experience (or related job experience) are strongly preferred. Candidates must be (or be willing to apply to become) a licensed Kentucky notary.

Being bilingual (fluent in both Spanish and English) is a requirement for this specific position.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Successful candidates will have a dynamic personality and excellent problem-solving skills. This position requires a strong customer service-oriented. The Closing Agent role requires good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact with a wide variety of people both inside and outside of the organization. This role requires someone who is comfortable in front of groups of people and the ability to speak clearly and concisely in front of buyers sellers Realtors and lenders. The candidate should possess a strong work ethic and outstanding people skills. General administrative abilities should include typing filing and use of a computer copier and e-fax.

WORK CONDITIONS:

Full-time employee. Evening work may be required sporadically.

Bluegrass Land Title offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision disability insurance life insurance401(k) paid holidays and PTO. Bluegrass Land Title maintains a drug-free and smoke-free work environment. Should and offer be presented a background check credit check and drug screen will be required prior to start.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

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