Closing Specialist I, National Operations – 009XW
Description
Stewart Information Services Corporation ( NYSE-STC ) is a global real estate services company, offering products and services through our direct operations, network of Stewart Trusted Providers™ and family of companies. From residential and commercial title insurance and closing and settlement services to specialized offerings for the mortgage industry, we offer the comprehensive service, deep expertise and solutions our customers need for any real estate transaction. At Stewart, we believe in building strong relationships – and these partnerships are the cornerstone of every closing, every transaction and every deal.
The Closing Specialist is responsible for preparing settlement statements, coordinating documents, understanding and complying with multiple escrow instructions provided by counsels, handling all funds placed through the Company’s escrow account for high liability complex commercial transactions throughout the State and nationally.
Job Roles:
- Prepare Order Sheet, forward email, or give complete information on new orders to Pre-Closing Dept.
- Review purchase agreement and comply with all terms
- Place order with 1031 Intermediary, as necessary
- Coordinate with Title Department to clear objections
- Advise Title Department when high liability approval required and/or reinsurance
- Coordinate with Title Department for underwriter(s) approval signature(s) on high liability approval
- Instruct Closing Coordinator and or Closing Assistant on what curative matters need clearing; i.e., payoffs, lien payoffs, update taxes, assessments, etc.
- Assist on document preparation
- Coordinate with Title Department for updated title commitment
- Balance Closing File Ledger
- Maintain closing file in SureClose
- Organize file and submit file to Post-Closing Department with instructions
- Prepare invoices when necessary
- Track payment of invoices
- Develop and maintain bi-monthly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports, as necessary
- Participate in Special Projects
- Maintain current knowledge of Stewart operating divisions, products and services
- Develop and maintain good working relationships and image of Company with customers
- Ability to perform overtime work as necessary
- Other duties or special projects as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Prior experience in a similar position or prior commercial or residential real estate experience
- Proficiency with Ramquest, Resware, SureClose, Microsoft Word, Excel and Access preferred
- Knowledge of Internet applications
- Knowledge of real estate terminology
- Ability to learn alternative closing systems when necessary
- Ability to create support materials (i.e., databases, spreadsheets, etc.)
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Capable of multi-tasking, working under pressure and meeting deadlines
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly phone
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Strong customer service skills for both internal and external customers
- Detail oriented
- Strong organization and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated, results oriented individual.
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