Closing Agent

Job Summary

Perform residential real estate closings for the full-service title and escrow team for the title agency of The St. Joe Company responsible for the closings of Latitude Margaritaville Watersound.

Primary Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Ability 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 closing transactions for a new home community.
• 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.
• Autonomously resolve closing and title related issues.
• Maintain closing files.
• Prepare and review reports for accuracy.
• All other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience preferred, not required.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of real estate transactional experience with residential closings preferred.
• Florida Licensed Title Agent for a minimum of 3 years preferred, not required.
• Florida Notary Public required or ability to obtain.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Detail oriented and thorough
• Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of guests
• Ability to perform consistent work to the highest of standards
• Ability to interact with guests in a pleasant friendly way
• Knowledge of the TRID CFPB rules and regulations is required.
• Qualia or other closing software experience is 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.
• Ability to proactively address and resolve issues.
• 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 a 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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not an exclusive list of all duties and responsibilities. The St. Joe Company/St. Joe Resort Operations reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.