Real Estate Transactions
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Profile
Escrow Officer and REO expert with **+ years experience in facilitating the
successful completion of real estate transactions. Experience
REO Closer
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC (formerly known as Pierce & As- sociates, PC) Chicago, IL/Long Beach, CA — 2009-2020 Drafted closing transfer documents and prepared final figures to facilitate the closing of bank owned properties. Updated client websites with file status and miscellaneous correspondence. Worked closely with outside real estate counsel, brokers and title companies to coordinate and schedule closings. Provided required underwriting documentation to lenders of prospective buyers. Ensured that clear title is provided on all transactions. Worked independently in a paperless environment. Specialized in transactions for the states of Illinois and New Jersey prior to COVID-19 layoff in March 2020.
Drafted closing transfer documents and prepared final figures to facilitate the closing of bank owned properties. Updated client websites with file status and miscellaneous correspondence. Trained other closers and supervised support staff. Communicated with real estate attorneys and brokers to coordinate and schedule closings. Provided required underwriting documentation to lenders of prospective buyers. Ensured that clear title is provided on all transactions. Facilitated the completion of all donation property transactions received by the firm from Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Complied closing production reports for Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. Interim department supervisor during manager’s maternity leave of absence.
Senior Escrow Closing Officer
First American Title Insurance Company Skokie, IL — 2008-2009 Facilitated the completion and disbursement of residential real estate transactions. Ran the daily operation of the office. Reviewed signed loan documentation for completion and accuracy and submitted documentation to lender for final funding approval and closing completion.
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Long Beach, CA 90805
CHRISTINA GARCIA
Branch Manager
First American Title Insurance Company Chicago, IL — 2007-2008 Managed the daily escrow operations for a new office location on the south side of Chicago. Complied office production reports. Supervised a small three person staff. Attended numerous community networking events to gain new business. Assisted in sales calls with real estate attorneys and real estate brokerages to gain new business.
Escrow Closing Officer
First American Title Insurance Company Chicago, IL— 2004-2007 Facilitated the completion and disbursement of residential real estate transactions. Handled some complex commercial closings, new condominium projects and files with complex title issues. Reviewed signed loan documentation for completion and accuracy and submitted documentation to lender for final funding approval and closing completion.
Receptionist/Scheduler
First American Title Insurance Company Aurora/Warrenville, IL — 2002-2004 Greeted customers, scheduled real estate closings for the office, created new files for title orders and closings. Prepared coffee and refreshments for customers to enjoy. Answered incoming calls and requests to schedule closings. Phoned lenders to confirm closing dates and timely delivery of loan packages. Education
University of Illinois at Chicago — 2000-2002
Skills
First American Title FAST Production software/Streamline, RamQuest, Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, Equator and FNMA Guidelines, RESNET, Pyramid, Exceleras, Homesteps & FHLMC guidelines, critical thinking and problem solving, negotiation, the ability to prioritize a heavy work volume.
References
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