Real Estate Paralegal

Stephanie L. Batson

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Decatur, GA 30033

Cell: 770-***-****

Email: *********@*****.***

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY:

• 14 years’ top performance in both residential and REO real estate closings

• Working knowledge of current title laws, title services, procedures and compliance as related to 2010 GFE

HUD statements and closing documents

• Highly skilled at multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment while providing exceptional customer service

• Extensive experience in documentation management and implementing policies and procedures

• Train new hires and current employees in the real estate closing process and on new software

• Licensed Notary Public, State of Georgia (2002- Present)

• Advanced computer skills including RamQuest [all Modules], SoftPro [all Modules], LandTech, Equator,

Real Estate Systems (RESNet), Designated Counsel System (DCS), HomeSteps Connect (HSC), Asset

Management Network (AMN), VendorScape, Georgia Superior Court Clerks Cooperative (GSCCCA),

CaseAware, iManage, docSTAR, Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office

EXPERIENCE:

August 2012-Present RCO Legal, P.S. FKA Johnson & Freedman, LLC

Atlanta, GA

Escrow Officer

• Lead closer for the REO Closing Department - consistently closed on average 65 files a month

• Prepare closings for clients in: GA, AL, MS, FL, NC, SC TN, and VA according to the Federal and State

RESPA Laws

• Prepare HUD’s and all closing documents for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Non-Government and REO/Auction

Clients according to policies, procedures and time lines

• Coordinate day-to-day operations while consistently meeting monthly goals

• Maintain a high level of customer service and client interaction.

• Serve as liaison to asset managers, listing agents, lenders, brokers, real estate agents, clients and buyers

• Review all contracts ensuring that closings meet contracts guidelines and stipulations

• Manage the online case management system for the clients by completing daily tasks and uploading

documents

• Manage the electronic and hard copy filing systems and record keeping

• Maintain closing reports, electronic file management and data management daily in order to meet closing

goals

• Manage the closing software documents database and prepare templates for the closing software

• Manage the closing calendar by assigning files to other team members to insure all documents are submitted

to the clients according to the policies and guidelines

• Direct the intake process of our inventory for all clients’ assets

• Reconcile monthly files closed and reconcile quarterly trust accounts

• Implemented and manage various projects to streamline the closing department

• Draft, prepare and upload legal documents into the closing software

• Review REO titles to identify defects and take the necessary steps to clear any defects in title

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October 2011 – August 2012 Serrano McKinney Umpierre, LLC FKA/

REO Closer/Paralegal Rubin Lublin Suarez & Serrano, LLC

Duluth, GA

• Team Lead/POC for all Fannie Mae Assets, investor closings and “special projects”/clients as assigned

• Managed all assets for client Key Property Investment

• Managed clients’ real estate closing pipeline and property management inventory

• Closed bulk and single transactions for Key Property Investment

• Prepared closings for re-sales, refinances and short sale transactions

• Reviewed contracts ensuring that all closings meet contracts guidelines and stipulations

• Prepared HUD-1 Settlement Statements and all closing documents for Fannie Mae according to FNMA contracts,

policies, procedures and time lines

• Reviewed REO and Resale titles to identify defects and took necessary steps to clear any defects in title

• Coordinated closings while maintaining ongoing communication with all involved parties on a regular basis

including lenders, brokers, real estate agents, clients and buyers throughout the closing process

• POC/leader on software implementation and training

April 2008 – September 2011 McCurdy & Candler, LLC

Atlanta, GA

REO Closer/Paralegal

April 2004 – March 2008 Dickenson Gilroy, LLC

Duluth, GA

RE Closer/Paralegal

August 2003- March 2004 Jackson & Hardwick NKA Morris Hardwick & Schneider Stockbridge, GA

RE Closer/ Paralegal

EDUCATION:

Cape Fear Community College, Associates Degree Paralegal Technology

Wilmington, NC

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