Danielle LaCharite
Torrance
Summary
Dynamic Escrow Officer with extensive experience at Peninsula Escrow, Inc., excelling in title document review and closing processes; handling 10-30 escrow transactions per month. Proven ability to facilitate smooth transactions while maintaining confidentiality and compliance. Recognized for exceptional multi-tasking skills and training new staff, ensuring efficient operations and successful client outcomes.
Utilizing strong organizational and communication skills to facilitate seamless real estate transactions with particular attention to detail. Knowledge of legal requirements and industry best practices ensures high-quality service for all clients.
Demonstrating effective communication and problem-solving abilities in complex escrow processes.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Escrow Officer
Peninsula Escrow, Inc.
04.2010 - Current
- Oversee the entire escrow process from opening to closing for residential, commercial, and refinance transactions; serving as the neutral third-party liaison between buyers, sellers, real estate agents, lenders, and attorneys to facilitate smooth communication.
- Review preliminary title reports to identify and resolve defects, liens, or encumbrances, ensuring a clear title for the transaction.
- Facilitated timely and accurate closings ensuring compliance with state regulations and guidelines throughout the escrow transactions.
- Scheduled closing appointments for seller and buyer or arranged for delivery of documents for out of area closings.
- Prepare and review legal documents, including escrow instructions, amendments, grant deeds, and settlement statements.
- Manage the secure receipt and disbursement of funds, ensuring all closing fees and vendor disbursements are calculated and accounted for accurately.
- Assisted in training new staff on company policies, procedures, and escrow software tools.
- Facilitated successful closings by guiding clients through the signing process and explaining complex legal terminology in layman''s terms.
- Reviewed escrow accounting reports and resolved outstanding check or open file balance issues.
- Maintained strict confidentiality in handling sensitive customer information, adhering to privacy laws and best practices.
Escrow Assistant/Officer Corporate Finance
All Cities Escrow
2003 - 04.2010
- Started as an Escrow Assistant and became an Escrow Officer in 2006.
- Company was bought out by Peninsula Escrow and my employment continued with the new company.
- All duties were the same as my current position.
Education
El Camino College
Torrance, CAHigh School Diploma -
Bishop Montgomery
Torrance, CA06-1988
Skills
- Title document review
- Closing document preparation
- Real estate closing processes
- Loan document review
- Notary public certification
- Loan document packages
- Document preparation
- Closing process expertise
- Multi-tasking capacity
- Worked with RBJ, Streamline and Summit Software Programs
Timeline
Escrow Officer
Peninsula Escrow, Inc.
04.2010 - Current
Escrow Assistant/Officer Corporate Finance
All Cities Escrow
2003 - 04.2010
El Camino College
High School Diploma -
Bishop Montgomery