Laurie Barnett
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Escrow Closer
Fidelity National Title Insurance Company
01.2015 - Current
- Manage the complete escrow transaction though research and expert knowledge.
- Obtain Lender documents, adhere to escrow instructions provided, check for accuracy in loan fee's, title fee's and and any miscellaneous settlement charges.
- Balance file accordingly and confirm all receipts expected.
- Analyzed title documents to identify potential issues and resolve any discrepancies.
- Researched ownership interests and liens on real estate properties.
- Provide counsel all documentation to ensure all parties clear and marketable title, including all Corporate and LLC documents, operating agreements etc for accuracy, survey review, tax payments etc.
- Review any payoff statements for accuracy.
- Review signed lender for accurance and notarize where needed. Obtain lender funding authorization.
- Disburse all funds to parties involved in transaction and ensure all checks are sent to correct addresses along with adhering to all proper procedures for all outgoing wire transfers.
- Review all conveyance documents for county recording.
- Complete proforma policies for commercial lenders.
- Follow up owners and lenders policies post closing after recording information is complete.
- Follow up all post close issues.
- Develop and maintain relationships with lenders and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth transactions.
Sr. Escrow Closer
Fidelity National Title Insurance Company
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Researched titles and managed clearing process.
- Developed and deepened relationships with clients and associated professionals such as lawyers, lender representatives and mortgage brokers.
- Reviewed monthly reports for accuracy and submitted to management.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Escrow Closer/Sales Representative
Synergy Title Services
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals
- Acted as Liaison to the largest company account, facilitating all transactions as primary point of contact for all business services and issue resolution,
- Successfully regained major account through diligent contact and relationship building.
Contract Closing Agent
Contract Position
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Reviewed and executed confidential documents, contracts and disclosures.
- Interacted extensively with commercial and residential clientele to facilitate the title insurance process.
- Clients included Burnett Title Insurance, ATG, Lawyers Title Insurance along with smaller attorney agents in the Chicago area.
Skills
- Real Estate Title Concepts
- Data Systems
- Residential Real Estate Development
- Account Management
- Organizing Disclosures
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Reporting and Document Management
- Escrow Management
- Fund Accounting Software
- Land Dealings Terminology
- Title Searches
- Construction Industry Terminology
- Lender Funding
Additional Information
ALTA development and ongoing corporate compliance courses, escrow seminars and wire fraud education.
State of Illinois real estate training course.
Timeline
Sr. Escrow Closer
Fidelity National Title Insurance Company
01.2015 - Current
Sr. Escrow Closer
Fidelity National Title Insurance Company
01.2011 - 01.2015
Escrow Closer/Sales Representative
Synergy Title Services
01.2007 - 01.2011
Contract Closing Agent
Contract Position
01.2005 - 01.2007
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