Escrow Officer
Software Engineering · Contractor
USD 27-38 / hour
Posted on Jul 29, 2026
Hourly Position + Tiered CommissionsThis position is for an experienced Escrow Officer who can independently manage transactions from opening through closing. The Escrow Officer may receive company-generated work when available, but is also expected to maintain, bring, or actively develop a personal book of business. The position is designed to provide income stability through hourly compensation while rewarding production through a tiered commission structure.What You Will Do- Independently manage escrow files from opening through closing without an assistant.- Draft escrow instructions, amendments, addenda, estimates, settlement statements, demands, and closing documents.- Send and track opening packages by DocuSign or paper and follow up on missing items.- Confirm wire instructions, receipt deposits, and follow all fraud-prevention procedures.- Order and track title, NHD, payoffs, HOA, solar, water stock, tax clearance, HCD, and other required items.- Review contracts, title reports, lender instructions, trust documents, and supporting records.- Keep all parties updated and document calls, emails, deadlines, and outstanding items.- Resolve normal file issues on your own and ask a Senior Officer for help only with unusual, disputed, or high-risk matters.- Coordinate signing, funding, recording, disbursement, HCD transfer, and final closing.- Keep files complete, accurate, organized, and ready for audit.- Follow all company rules for funds, privacy, fraud, records, and compliance.- Build strong client relationships and grow a personal book of business.Minimum Requirements- At least three to five years of escrow experience.- Demonstrated ability to independently manage files from opening through closing.- Strong knowledge of California escrow practices and closing procedures.- Experience preparing closing statements, escrow instructions, amendments, and disbursements.- Ability to interpret purchase agreements, title reports, lender instructions, and transaction demands.- Strong client-service, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.- Ability to manage multiple active transactions and competing deadlines.- Demonstrated understanding of escrow accounting and funds-handling controls.- Mobile-home or manufactured-home escrow experience is required.- Existing referral relationships or evidence of active business-development efforts.- Experience with FPS Summit or comparable escrow software is preferred.Production Expectations- After the introductory and ramp-up period, a developing Escrow Officer should work toward closing at least 7+ escrow transactions per month.- Officers may be assigned company-generated work based on availability, skill level, and performance.- Company-generated work is intended to supplement—not permanently replace—the officer’s responsibility to build and maintain a book of business.- Continued eligibility for commissions, assigned work, and advancement will depend on production, file quality, compliance, client service, and attendance.Compensation- Hourly pay based on experience, file-management ability, and verified production. Pay range: $27.00–$38.00 per hour, plus commission.- Tiered commission opportunities based on collected escrow fees and monthly production.- Higher production may qualify the officer for increased commission opportunities.- Final compensation terms will be provided in the written employment offer.- Commission calculations apply only to qualifying, collected escrow revenue and are subject to company policy.This Position May Be Right for You If: You want the stability of hourly compensation, the opportunity to earn commissions, access to company support, and the ability to grow your own clientele.
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