Escrow Support Specialist - US Based Remote

About the position Anywhere Integrated Services is a driving force in the title and settlement services industry. Anywhere Integrated Services is national in scope, but each of its companies are locally staffed, with a wealth of experience in settlement services. We operate in 49 states as well as the District of Columbia, and provide closing services in all 50. Anywhere Integrated Services is a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate. Anywhere Real Estate is a publicly traded company and a global provider of real estate services. It franchises and owns several of the industry's leading real estate brands and brokerages. Anywhere Integrated Services’ Family of Companies operate more than 40 distinct company and brand names throughout the United States such as Title One (ID), Sunbelt Title (FL), Equity Title (CA), Texas American Title Company (TX), Market Street Settlement Group (NH/ME), Mid-Atlantic Settlement (MD), Burnet Title (MN / IL / WI) and U.S. Title (MO). Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS) is moving real estate to what's next. Home to some of the most recognized brands in real estate Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, Century 21®, Coldwell Banker®, Coldwell Banker Commercial®, Corcoran®, ERA®, and Sotheby's International Realty® , we fulfill our purpose to empower everyone's next move through our leading integrated services, which include franchise, brokerage, relocation, and title and settlement businesses, as well as mortgage and title insurance underwriter minority owned joint ventures. Anywhere supports nearly 1 million home sale transactions annually and our portfolio of industry-leading brands turns houses into homes in more than 118 countries and territories across the world. At Anywhere, we are empowering everyone’s next move – your career included. What differentiates us is our scale, expertise, network, and unique business model that positions us as a trusted advisor throughout every stage of the real estate transaction. We pursue talent – strategic thinkers who are eager to always find a better way, relentlessly focus on talent, obsess about growth, and achieve exceptional results. We value our people-first culture, which thrives on empowerment, innovation, and cross-company collaboration as we keep moving the world forward, together. Read more about our company culture and values in our annual Impact Report.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an accurate daily task list (workflow dashboard) without overdue items.
• Provide centralized operational support to the escrow branch, including:
• Reviewing commitment/prelim and seller/buyer information forms.
• Ordering tax certificates, HOA certificates/statements, surveys, payoff statements, and lien releases.
• Balancing files and preparing closing documents.
• Handling any other assigned workflow dashboard tasks.
• Evaluate and review real estate contracts and all supporting documents meticulously.
• Manage files to ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation.
• Compile and process escrow instruction packages.
• Collaborate with branch operations to prepare for closings.
• Consistently communicate with Escrow Officers and local branches regarding file updates, changes, or issues.
• Exercise sound judgment to identify discrepancies and assess risk levels, enabling informed decisions.

Requirements

• Demonstrated understanding of the real estate transaction including knowledge about the different aspects of the “life of a file.”
• Self-motivated - able to work independently with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced, high volume paperless environment.
• People first approach- providing exceptional customer service to Escrow Officer, agents, and other appropriate parties throughout the transaction process.
• Technical- ability to learn and navigate multiple software systems with a high level of competency.
• Critical Thinking/Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information thoughtfully and maintains confidentiality.
• Partnership/Collaboration—the individual remains open to others' ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
• Oral/Written Communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations to clearly advise and resolve any issues.
• Quality Assurance —the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability—the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, prioritizes and manages competing demands, and can deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events while remaining resilient.
• Building Collaborative Relationships – the individual develops, maintains, and strengthens partnerships with agents and colleagues while providing information, assistance, and support.

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