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Coordinate and execute real estate closings as a neutral escrow/title professional, preparing and verifying settlement documents, managing escrow funds, clearing title issues, and ensuring contract, lender, and legal requirements are satisfied through funding and recording.
- • Open escrow and set up closing files upon receipt of executed contracts.
- • Order and review title searches, commitments, and municipal lien reports.
- • Identify and clear title defects, liens, judgments, and payoff requirements.
- • Collect, verify, and balance payoff statements, invoices, and prorations.
- • Prepare Closing Disclosures and ALTA settlement statements with lenders.
- • Coordinate communications among buyers, sellers, agents, lenders, and attorneys to resolve closing issues.
- • Monitor fulfillment of contract and lender conditions to ensure timely closing.
- • Assemble and audit lender closing packages and legal documents for accuracy.
- • Schedule closings and confirm signing appointments with all parties.
- • Conduct signings and notarize documents when authorized.
- • Manage escrow funds, receive deposits and wires, and reconcile accounts.
- • Secure, verify, and disburse funds in accordance with instructions and regulations.
- • Record deeds, mortgages, releases, and other instruments with recording offices.
- • Issue title insurance policies and deliver recorded documents post-closing.
- • Maintain compliance with RESPA/TRID, state title, escrow, and notary laws.
- • Safeguard against wire and identity fraud through authentication procedures.
- • Maintain accurate closing files, disclosures, and audit-ready records.
- • Provide settlement explanations and respond to party inquiries.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
