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Amy Gallegos

Idledale,CO

Summary

Well-qualified Escrow Officer, Real Estate Agent and Mobile Notary Agent with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges. Dedicated to customer service with 20+ years of combined experience. Self-motivated with a strong initiative and desire to exceed and the ability to manage numerous tasks simultaneously while performing under stringent time constraints. Record-high customer satisfaction with the ability to demonstrate strong customer service. Maintaining organization, multi-tasking and communication skills allows for excellent customer service and to be a respected employee and co-worker; I instill a shared, enthusiastic commitment to customer service as a key driver of company goals. Lead by example and ensure the execution of all safety, security, quality and company operations policies.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Real Estate Agent

HomeSmart Realty
11.2019 - Current
  • Worked closely with Title companies, Lenders, Appraisers, Inspectors and both Listing/Selling agents to ensure successful closings
  • Advertised client properties through websites, social media, and real estate guides.
  • Build and maintain relationships.
  • Managed contracts, negotiations, ordered O&Es, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
  • Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
  • Assisted first-time homebuyers in navigating complex real estate process, guiding them from pre-approval to closing.
  • Successfully managed multiple offers for sellers, securing the best possible outcome in each situation.

Certified Signing Agent

Amy L Gallegos, Mobile Notary
10.2019 - Current
  • Present Refinance and Purchase documents while achieving consistent success in managing multiple signing appointments daily, prioritizing tasks and optimizing time-management strategies.
  • Provided 5-8 mobile notary signings per day to accommodate a diverse range of client needs and locations.
  • Print and prepare refinance/purchase documents
  • Prepare signed documents for Title companies ensuring all documents are signed, initialed and notarized correctly for recording
  • Ensure security of customer's confidential information including closing funds received
  • Deliver and or send packages via UPS/Fedex to Escrow Officers.

Escrow Officer

Chicago Title of Colorado
07.2015 - 09.2019
  • Ensure that all Refinance and Purchase Contract orders are entered with correct vesting and communicate any needed Amendments to Real Estate agents, lenders and or brokers
  • Managed multiple escrow accounts simultaneously, balancing financial transactions and minimizing risk of errors.
  • Prepare QCD's, Supplemental Affidavits and any additional documents
  • Prepared detailed settlement statements for each transaction, accurately reflecting funds received and disbursed.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients by providing exceptional service, earning repeat business and referrals.
  • Reviewed contracts thoroughly to ensure accuracy before proceeding with the escrow process.
  • Prepare loan packages for mobile closings
  • Schedule and present Refinance and Purchase closings
  • Pre-disbursement /send funding conditions and obtain funding authorizations
  • Closed, Disburse and balanced 40-80 files per month.
  • Prepare recording documents

Escrow Officer

Assured Title Agency
12.2013 - 07.2015
  • Ensure that all Refinance orders are entered with correct vesting and communicate any needed corrections/Title issues to lenders and or brokers
  • Communicate with Loan Officer/Broker's and Lenders
  • Prepare QCD's, Supplemental Affidavits and any additional documents
  • Prepare Final Closing Disclosure/ Hud statements using Lenders Closing instructions
  • Prepare loan packages for presentation and signing
  • Pre-disbursement / send funding conditions and obtain funding authorization
  • Disbursed, Balanced and Closed 45-90 files per month.
  • Prepare documents for recording
  • Build and maintain client relationships.

Processor, Promoted to Processing Lead, Promoted to Hud Prep/Closing Assistant

LSI LPS Title and Escrow
11.2011 - 12.2013

Escrow Assistant:

  • Ensure that all orders are processed with correct vesting, prepare QCD's, Supplemental Affidavits, Order Payoffs, Clear Liens and Judgments
  • Send Pre-docs to LO's and Brokers; Commitment, CPL, Tax Certs, invoice, COT and Wire Instructions
  • Update commitments with new Proposed Insured, Loan numbers and Loan amounts
  • Time management and multitasking
  • Exceptional customer service

Processing Lead:

  • Developed and maintained filing systems to facilitate easy access to information.
  • Created Training Package
  • Interview and train new processors
  • Assist Closers with Urgent Processing request needed to close the loan
  • Work closely with Title Examiner to clear any and all Title issues
  • Excellent communication between Processors, Closers, Management, LO's, Brokers, Lenders and Customers
  • Responsible for scheduling Notaries; communicate between LO's, Brokers, Lenders, Notaries and Corporate Scheduling Department
  • Send final Closing confirmation to all parties and maintain scheduling calendar
  • Create and maintain spreadsheets with state specific requirements

Hud Prep/Closing Assistant:

  • Prepare Final Hud statements, Verify Payoffs, Vesting, State Specific documents needed including Tax Certs, QCD's, Trust Certs
  • Confirm all required documents are uploaded
  • Balanced Hud statements, Create Checks for Tax Payments, Broker Commissions, Customer Checks, Recording Checks and HOI payments.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.

Real Estate Agent / Broker Owner

Amy Gallegos Real Estate
05.2002 - 01.2009
  • Advertised client properties through websites, social media, and real estate guides.
  • Worked closely with Title companies, Lenders, Appraisers, Inspectors and both Listing/Selling agents to ensure a successful closing
  • Advertised client properties through websites, social media, and real estate guides.
  • Build and maintain relationships.
  • Managed contracts, negotiations, ordered O&Es, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
  • Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
  • Assisted first-time homebuyers in navigating the complex real estate process, guiding them from pre-approval to closing.
  • Successfully managed multiple offers for sellers, securing the best possible outcome in each situation.

Education

Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO

Real Estate License -

AJ Real Estate College
Westminster, CO

Alameda High School
Lakewood, CO

General Business, Typing, 10 key by touch -

Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood, CO
08.1987

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Outlook
  • Data Entry
  • Spread Sheets
  • Softpro
  • ELS
  • National Refinance
  • Customer Service
  • Team building & Training
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Cost-Reduction Strategies
  • Time Management
  • Comparative market analysis
  • Notary Public
  • Lender relations
  • Client management
  • Contract Preparation
  • Excellent teamwork

Licensescertificates

  • Notary license & Certified Signing Agent
  • Residential Title Insurance license
  • Real Estate license
  • TRID Training

Timeline

Real Estate Agent

HomeSmart Realty
11.2019 - Current

Certified Signing Agent

Amy L Gallegos, Mobile Notary
10.2019 - Current

Escrow Officer

Chicago Title of Colorado
07.2015 - 09.2019

Escrow Officer

Assured Title Agency
12.2013 - 07.2015

Processor, Promoted to Processing Lead, Promoted to Hud Prep/Closing Assistant

LSI LPS Title and Escrow
11.2011 - 12.2013

Real Estate Agent / Broker Owner

Amy Gallegos Real Estate
05.2002 - 01.2009

Front Range Community College

Real Estate License -

AJ Real Estate College

Alameda High School

General Business, Typing, 10 key by touch -

Red Rocks Community College
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