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Quiona Allen

Pflugerville,TX

Summary

Escrow Officer with strong knowledge of escrow process, title process and company policies and procedures to service clients. Prepares and delivers escrow documents in compliance with regulations and laws. Expert knowledge of residential real estate transactions and accompanying title insurance policies and endorsements required to support high producing team.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Escrow Officer

Benchmark Title
02.2024 - Current
  • Managed multiple escrow accounts simultaneously, balancing financial transactions and minimizing risk of errors.
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with real estate agents and lenders to expedite closing times on property sales.
  • Scheduled closing appointments for seller and buyer or arranged for delivery of documents for out of area closings.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues related to escrow transactions.
  • Maintained organized and accurate documentation for all escrow transactions, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality in handling sensitive customer information, adhering to privacy laws and best practices.
  • Reviewed contracts thoroughly to ensure accuracy before proceeding with the escrow process.
  • Conducted thorough research on properties to confirm ownership, title status, and outstanding liens or encumbrances.
  • Returned executed loan packages to lender for review and approval in accordance with lender instructions.
  • Communicated requirements and title exception information to clients.

Escrow Officer

THE Title Company
12.2022 - 01.2024
  • Managed multiple escrow accounts simultaneously, balancing financial transactions and minimizing risk of errors.
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with real estate agents and lenders to expedite closing times on property sales.
  • Scheduled closing appointments for seller and buyer or arranged for delivery of documents for out of area closings.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues related to escrow transactions.
  • Maintained organized and accurate documentation for all escrow transactions, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality in handling sensitive customer information, adhering to privacy laws and best practices.
  • Prepared documents for closing and handled complete disbursement and follow up of escrow transactions.
  • Reviewed contracts thoroughly to ensure accuracy before proceeding with the escrow process.
  • Checked signatures and legal descriptions for accuracy and integrity.
  • Conducted detailed reviews of contract terms to safeguard interests of all parties involved, minimizing potential legal issues.

Realtor

All City Real Estate Austin
02.2017 - 01.2023
  • Coordinated various aspects of real estate transactions such as inspections, appraisals, and financing arrangements, minimizing delays and challenges for clients.
  • Built lasting relationships with clients through excellent communication, personalized service, and dedication to their needs.
  • Developed strong knowledge of local market conditions, allowing for accurate pricing strategies and targeted marketing efforts.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction with diligent follow-up after closing, ensuring a positive experience overall.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and professionally throughout the entire transaction process.
  • Streamlined contract negotiations by meticulously reviewing documents and communicating clearly with all involved parties.
  • Collaborated with other agents to ensure timely closings and successful transactions for all parties involved.
  • Generated leads for potential buyers and sellers by hosting open houses, conducting market analysis, and networking within the community.
  • Leveraged social media platforms and online marketing strategies to increase property visibility and attract potential buyers.
  • Provided expert advice on property values, guiding clients to make informed decisions when buying or selling homes.
  • Ensured compliance with federal/state laws regulating real estate transactions.
  • Educated clients on changing or updating properties, buying, and selling techniques and processes to maintain curb appeal.
  • Compared recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices.
  • Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements, and budgets.

Account Manager/Escrow Assistant

Ribbon
11.2021 - 12.2022
  • Increased client satisfaction by building strong relationships and addressing their needs promptly.
  • Maintained high client retention rate by providing exceptional customer service and anticipating client needs.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts, ensuring timely communication and effective problem resolution.
  • Successfully resolved escalated issues, preventing potential loss of valuable clients while maintaining positive relationships with all parties involved.
  • Conducted regular account reviews to identify areas for improvement and ensure continued success.
  • Collaborated with sales team to identify potential upsell opportunities and expand client base.
  • Negotiated contract terms with clients, securing favorable agreements for both parties.
  • Actively participated in networking events within the industry, expanding professional connections and generating leads.
  • Cultivated long-term relationships with key stakeholders in assigned accounts, fostering trust and loyalty among clients.
  • Improved overall team productivity by implementing best practices in organization and time management.

Escrow Assistant

Texas National Title
07.2018 - 11.2021
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through excellent customer service, fostering trust and loyalty.
  • Assisted with the successful closing of numerous escrow transactions, ensuring all parties were informed and satisfied.
  • Obtained documents such as proof of insurance and HOA statements.
  • Efficiently processed incoming funds from buyers and disbursed funds to sellers upon closing transactions successfully.
  • Examined purchase and sale agreement for potential items of concern and addressed immediately.

Mnanager- Data Entry Team

Little River health Care
02.2007 - 01.2017
  • Compiled and sorted information to prepare source data for computer entry.
  • Tested customer and account system changes and upgrades with new data input and review.
  • Reviewed, corrected, deleted and re-entered data to eliminate duplication of data and maintain data integrity.
  • Improved data entry accuracy by implementing a robust quality assurance process and providing ongoing feedback to the team.
  • Managed workload distribution efficiently, mitigating bottlenecks and preventing delays in task completion times.
  • Spearheaded team-building activities that fostered camaraderie, improved communication, and enhanced overall group dynamics.
  • Enhanced overall team productivity, delegating tasks strategically to capitalize on individual strengths.
  • Established clear performance metrics, enabling better tracking of individual progress and identification of areas requiring improvement.
  • Increased client satisfaction by ensuring timely delivery of accurate, high-quality data products.
  • Developed customized training programs to address specific skill gaps within the team, enhancing overall competency levels.
  • Conducted periodic performance reviews to identify top performers as well as areas needing improvement across the entire team.
  • Reduced turnaround time for critical projects by prioritizing tasks and effectively managing resources.

Skills

  • Real Estate
  • Sales
  • Management
  • Customer Service
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills
  • Title Document Review
  • Closing Document Preparation
  • Real Estate Transactions

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Interact and coordinate with industry contacts such as realtors, loan officers, underwriters, brokers, buyers, and sellers.
  • Review title commitment, lender instructions, purchase and sale agreements to be sure the duties and responsibilities are clear to facilitate closing.
  • Comply with all state and federal laws governing escrow transactions and escrow accounts.
  • Monitor progress in compliance with all terms and conditions of purchase contracts.
  • Coordinate the issuance of title policies with title examiner.
  • Assemble and deliver closing statements to buyers, sellers, brokers, agents, and lenders.
  • Disburse escrow funds accurately and complete administrative tasks such as reporting.
  • Managed a mixed client portfolio of 900+ accounts to achieve long-term sales success across several major metropolitan areas within Southwest and Northern US.
  • Successfully introduced and implemented the new Ribbon Cash Plus (appraisal protection) program for the entire state of Tennessee before the organization went live with the new appraisal protection process rolled out.
  • Conducted one on one and group training via teleconference calls, zoom meetings and Google meet at the request of agents, lenders and brokers to educate their staff on any and all processes of the programs and products offered by Ribbon Cash and traditional offers.
  • Initiated first contact with listing agents that received all cash Ribbon offers from buyer agents. Educated them on the product, thoroughly explained the benefits of accepting the Ribbon offer and was very successful in the conversion of accepted cash offers as a result of the listing agent outreach calls.
  • Acted as point of contact to handle customers' individual needs throughout the entire process of educating, submitting offers, completing the correct documents to ensure a smooth and timely closing transaction.
  • Grew and nurtured a personal database of new and existing customers while also generating referrals for future business opportunities.
  • Acted as liaison of coordination between buyer agent, listing agents and internal transaction coordinator at the conclusion of the closing of a transaction.

Personal Information

Title: Escrow Officer

Timeline

Escrow Officer

Benchmark Title
02.2024 - Current

Escrow Officer

THE Title Company
12.2022 - 01.2024

Account Manager/Escrow Assistant

Ribbon
11.2021 - 12.2022

Escrow Assistant

Texas National Title
07.2018 - 11.2021

Realtor

All City Real Estate Austin
02.2017 - 01.2023

Mnanager- Data Entry Team

Little River health Care
02.2007 - 01.2017
Quiona Allen