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.

This is a
part-time position that will be compensated on a per-closing basis. Eligibility
for company provided benefits will vary depending on scheduled hours worked.

The Closer is responsible for effectively managing the real
estate closing transaction for insuring title insurance. This position requires
the Closer to exercise extreme independent judgement and to possess the
knowledge and experience necessary to efficiently handle any situation which
may arise during the escrow process. 

• Manage the entire real estate closing process, including compliance
  with real estate contracts, lender instructions, title requirements, company
  requirements and other written instructions

• Understand the escrow process to determine what steps need to be
  taken to transfer the title of property pursuant to the conditions called for
  in the real estate contract and lender instructions

• Collaborate with title department to resolve title issues such as
  legal descriptions, easements, lot splits, vesting, all tax liens, abstracts of
  judgments, bankruptcies, boundary disputes, encroachments, list pendants, etc.

• Prepare all closing documents necessary to ensure title insurance
  is issued at closing

• Oversee the issuance of checks, bills and statements, receipts,
  and any other documents needed to ensure customer satisfaction

• Secure all documents (corrective and others) that may be required
  for the issuance of title insurance

• Conduct closing with customer, realtor, lenders, and attorneys

• Assist customers and clients with closing related questions

• Prior to disbursement, confirm all funds are collected, all
  appropriate documents are checked for accuracy, signatures are collected and
  acknowledgements and legal descriptions are correct

• Correct all taxes due, HOA dues and any delinquencies and/or
  principal and interest

• Ensure all payoffs have been collected, mailed, delivered or wired
  according to instructions

• Verify against the HUD statement that all disbursements have been
  paid correctly

• Prior to recording, verify all legal documents for correct
  acknowledgements, legal and lien information

• When needed, delegate work to and manage work of escrow assistants
  in the real estate transaction process

• Manage and develop client relationships to ensure future real
  estate closing transactions

• Market new business and make calls on current and prospective clients

• Correspond with lenders, builders, real estate agents and
  attorneys as needed

• Perform other duties as assigned by manager

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the escrow/title industry field
• Good client relations and organizational skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to read and interpret documents
• Detail-oriented and professional; able to handle confidential information
• Strong communication, both verbal and written
• Ability to deal with multiple types of roles such as real estate sellers, buyers, agents and brokers
• Notary public or be bondable
• Completion of a High School diploma or GED required
• Licensed in title insurance pre-state requirements or currently applying to be licensed, if applicable in your state
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in escrow closings which includes experience in the title industry

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