Carefree Title Branch Manager

ResponsibilitiesIn addition to daily escrow officer duties, oversee day to day operations of the branch, daily activities and reporting. Provide guidance to the staff and be knowledgeable on company – escrow and title policies and procedures.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Adjust work load within the branchAssist staff with difficult transactionsReview of branch invoices for paymentTracks and records employee’s vacation and sick leaveReview and approval of staff timesheetsDevelops escrow documents in accordance with established policiesMaintains escrow records and acts as an escrow agentDraws and/or directs the processing of escrow instructionsFacilitates the escrow process by performing a review of the preliminary report to:Confirm that transfer documents are consistent with the preliminary report, as authorized in the escrow instructionsConfirm that escrow is in a position to cause the required policies of insurance to be issuedPrepares write up for issuance of title insurance policies consistent with principals of escrowReconciles between instructions and preliminary report with the Title Department and/or principals, and agents by obtaining modification of escrow instructions, assists principals to obtain releases of liens and other encumbrances as necessaryOpens escrow transactions; develops and/or obtains the appropriate escrow documentation in accordance with policy and procedures and applicable state and federal regulationsConfirms and implements the terms contained in escrow instructions involving the financing, sale or exchange of real propertyRegular and predictable attendance in the branchQualificationsHigh School diploma or equivalent3+ years related experience with directly handling escrow transactions as an escrow officer.Escrow Officer Certification from the Escrow Association or completion of escrow officer training program by a title company or bank is a termediate to expert level of Microsoft Office suiteAbility to provide leadership and be a mentor to the escrow teamAbility to evaluate performanceAbility to provide guidance and problem solve when employee issues ariseDemonstrate a clear understanding of the principles of title and escrow process and proceduresOverviewAre you looking for an incredible career opportunity? Then Meritage Homes is the place for you! From the homes we build to the careers we offer, we are focused on delivering a Life.Built.Better.. Meritage is committed to building energy-efficient and affordable entry-level and first move-up homes across the US. We are looking for candidates who are excited about furthering their careers, as well as bringing their authentic self every day to be part of an inclusive organization. Meritage was certified a Great Place To Work for a second year in a row, and is currently ranked on Fortune’s Best Workplaces listings in the categories of Construction, Women and Parents. As a top 5 public homebuilder with over 180,000 homes delivered in its 38-year history, Meritage is looking for professionals who are self-starters and want to help our organization grow by providing new and innovative ideas.When joining Meritage Homes, you and your career can benefit in several ways, including:A work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every levelAn organization that lives by its core values everydayTeam atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital assetState of the art technology to provide an optimal working environmentA competitive pay structureStrong benefitsFlexibility in work-life integrationTeam-oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the companyOpportunity to further your career in a growing national organizationMaintain a competitive drive to be the best#LI-AJ3 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17