Closing Manager at Watersound Title

Job Summary

Perform residential and commercial real estate closings for full-service title and escrow team at Watersound Title, a subsidiary of The St. Joe Company.

Essential Functions

• Responsible as a team leader to handle the entire real estate closing process including compliance with real estate contracts, lender instructions, title requirements, research and other conditions. 
• Work with internal and external customers to manage all aspects of sale, resale, and financing transactions. 
• Complete routine residential and commercial resale, refinance, or builder transactions.
• Adhere to best practices and other procedural guidelines for the business.   
• Oversee entire title team.
• Review and understand real estate conveyance documents.
• Review title insurance commitments and related documents.
• Collaborate with lenders, real estate agents, lawyers and other company offices on transactional issues encountered on specific transactions.
• Deposit escrow funds, prepare disbursements and balance all escrow related accounts.
• Directly supervise a various number of support employees depending upon business circumstances.
• Autonomously resolve issues, including missing information, incomplete, inaccurate or contradictory information contained in the title documentation
• Maintain closing files.
• Prepare and review reports for accuracy.
• Assist in business development, as needed.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience required.
• 5-7 years of real estate transactional experience with residential and commercial closings preferred.
• Florida Licensed Title Agent.
• Florida Notary Public required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of the TRID CFPB rules and regulations is required.
• Qualia or other closing software experience a plus.
• Must have a good understanding of Florida real estate closing procedures.
• High level of proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills with a positive, energetic, flexible and customer service-oriented attitude.
• The ability to proactively address and resolve issues heading into a real estate closing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Must be able to read, understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
• Must be flexible and able to move from task to task.
• Must be comfortable asking for assistance when not able to proceed.

Physical Demands

• Ability to operate normal office equipment.
• Extensive use of computer.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment, with occasional travel to other office locations.