Escrow Assistant - Encinitas, CA

Job Responsibilities :

Task Management :

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.

Document Evaluation :

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.

Branch Collaboration :

Collaborate with branch operations to prepare for closings. o Consistently communicate with Escrow Officers and local branches regarding file updates, changes, or issues.

Risk Assessment :

Exercise sound judgment to identify discrepancies and assess risk levels, enabling informed decisions.

Education / Experience

Demonstrated understanding of the real estate transaction including knowledge about the different aspects of the "life of a file."

1-3 years of experience in Escrow, Title, or real estate transaction support preferred.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

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.

Technica l- 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.

You will typically be scheduled to work 40 hours per week, however your work schedule may be adjusted to 30.0 hours per week as needed based on business volume. If your work schedule is adjusted to 30 hours you will still remain eligible for company benefits.

Anywhere is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees including :

Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term and Long-term disability benefits, AD&D

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid Time Off to Include Holidays, Vacation Time, and Sick Time

Paid Family & Paternity Leave

Life Insurance

Business Travel Accident Insurance

All employees receive access to LinkedIn Learning

Tuition reimbursement for approved programs

Employee Referral Program

Adoption Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Health and Wellness Program and Incentives

Employee Discounts

Employee Resource Groups

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Employer Description

West Coast Escrow is built on a tradition of excellence and guided by a spirit of integrity throughout all aspects of the closing process. As your title and closing provider, we want to assure satisfaction for everyone involved in the transaction, whether you are a buyer, seller, agent or lender. West Coast Escrow is a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate Inc.

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 () .

We are proud of our award-winning culture and are consistently recognized as an employer of choice by various organizations including :

Great Place to Work

Forbes World's Best Employers

Newsweek World's Most Trustworthy Companies

Ethisphere World's Most Ethical Companies

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 () .

We are proud of our award-winning culture and are consistently recognized as an employer of choice by various organizations including :

Great Place to Work

Forbes World's Best Employers

Newsweek World's Most Trustworthy Companies

Ethisphere World's Most Ethical Companies

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