Escrow Manager

• Manage closing between Lender, Title Companies, and Buyer.
• Manage the tracking and processing of all escrows (i.e., applications, approvals, schedule walk-throughs with Buyers) to ensure timely closings.
• Audit and process Purchase Agreements and Exhibits. Identify and correct errors.
• Distribute Agreements and Exhibits to Sales, Lender, Buyer and Title Company.
• Under limited supervision, review, identify, correct (if needed), and distribute all respective contracts/amendments. Communicate with respective sales staff on incorrect errors. Educate sales staff on proper contract completion.
• Research appraisal challenges and provide problem resolution. Partner with MTH Manager on deals.
• Help train Sales Team on systems (Salesforce). Educate Sales Team with what is involved in sales contracts. Participate in Divisional Sales meetings and provide updates with regards to what is not coming in and provides guidance/direction to solve.
• Prepare, review, and distribute weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually required reports.

• High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor's degree preferred, College courses in business, real estate or accounting;
• Five (5) years of experience working with a home builder in the escrow or sales departments and/or title company and experience working with buyers, lenders, and builders
• Strong understanding of the escrow process and documentation, including purchase documents, options selections, loan requirements and closing procedures
• Good computer skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel
• Experience with JD Edwards, Salesforce.com, and Excel preferred
• Strong Oral/Written communication skills
• Excellent Interpersonal skills and customer service skills with the ability to handle the stress of working with multiple parties to ensure timely closings
• Ability to influence others and overcome objections

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Are 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. Meritage has delivered over 200,000 homes in its 40-year history, and has a reputation for its distinctive style, quality construction, and award-winning customer experience. 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 level
• An organization that lives by its core values everyday
• Team atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital asset
• State of the art technology to provide an optimal working environment
• A competitive pay structure
• Strong benefits
• Flexibility in work-life integration
• Team-oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the company
• Opportunity to further your career in a growing national organization
• Maintain a competitive drive to be the best