Escrow Assistant

Anywhere Real Estate Inc

Kennewick, WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Administrative Skills, Bank Management, Brokerage, Business Model, Communication Skills, Contract Review, Corporate Compliance, Corporate Policies, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Disability Insurance, Disbursements, Documentation, Employee Assistance Plan, Escrow, File Maintenance, Funding, Insurance Underwriting, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Life Insurance, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Loan Documents, Loans, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Word, Mortgage, Mortgage Lending, Multitasking, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Post Closing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Real Estate, Real Estate Forms and Closings, Real Estate Sales, Sales, Service Delivery, Team Building, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Kennewick, WA
POSTED
2 days ago

The Escrow Assistant provides administrative and transactional support to Escrow Officers to ensure accurate, timely coordination of real estate closings. This role assists with file setup, document preparation, customer communication, and closing support functions. The Escrow Assistant plays a key role in maintaining file accuracy, supporting customer service needs, and ensuring compliance with company escrow procedures and trust accounting standards in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct support to Escrow Officers with file setup, scheduling, coordination, and file monitoring
  • Assist in preparing and coordinating closing transactions between lenders, buyers, sellers, and real estate agents
  • Communicate with customers and partners to provide status updates and respond to transaction-related questions
  • Conduct closing support activities, including compiling loan documents and obtaining signatures as needed
  • Review real estate contracts, lender instructions, and title commitments for completeness and accuracy
  • Handle pre- and post-closing curative matters and assist in clearing title issues
  • Process earnest money transactions, including deposits, tracking, and receipts
  • Assist with funding, disbursement, and balancing files in accordance with trust accounting standards
  • Check files for payoffs, assumptions, and lender requirements
  • Verify commissions and assist with communication to real estate agents
  • Upload, organize, and maintain documents in ResWare or other escrow systems
  • Provide backup phone coverage and support front desk operations as needed
  • Maintain accurate and organized electronic files and ensure all final documentation is complete and distributed appropriately
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, escrow standards, and trust accounting procedures
  • Interact and communicate in a professional and effective manner with all levels of team members, leadership, customers, and external partners.
  • Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum one year of escrow or closing experience preferred
  • Working knowledge of real estate contracts and escrow processes
  • Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other Windows-based applications

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting Escrow Officers or closing teams
  • Familiarity with escrow/title systems (e.g., ResWare)
  • Knowledge of closing statements, lender requirements, and title commitments

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. The role is primarily performed in an indoor office environment and requires extended periods of sitting, computer use, and frequent verbal and written communication. The position may require occasional standing, walking, and lifting of materials up to 25 pounds.

Why TitleOne:

At TitleOne, we believe there is a difference. Our team delivers confidence and peace of mind through trusted expertise, innovative tools, and a strong commitment to the communities we serve. We support our team members with meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a collaborative, people‑first culture.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • 401(k) with Company Match

  • Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Sick Leave

  • Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

  • Paid Family and Parental Leave

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Incentives

TitleOne, a title and escrow company, is committed to making a difference for our team members and the communities in which we live. We enrich our team members' lives by providing a fun and energetic team environment while offering opportunities for growth and advancement. Our industry-leading, innovative and legendary service delivers confidence and peace of mind to real estate professionals and consumers throughout the Northwest. We are committed to impacting our communities through the giving of our time and financial resources. TitleOne 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

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Anywhere Real Estate Inc