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Sara Laun

Pine Grove

Summary

Dynamic real estate professional with extensive experience at First American Title Insurance Co, excelling in closing processes and document preparation. Proven track record of successfully managing high-volume transactions, ensuring compliance, and fostering strong relationships. Detail-oriented and collaborative, adept at navigating complex transactions while delivering exceptional client service.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Escrow Officer

First American Title Insurance Co
06.2017 - Current
  • Worked closely with Escrow Officer on a high volume desk, consistently closing 60-90 escrows per month. Average monthly revenue $180k-200k
  • Successful navigation and completion of complicated and sensitive transactions, probates, conservatorship cases, mobile homes, construction loans, REO/ foreclosures, and short sales.
  • Performed closing audits with a close attention to details for accurate disbursement and minimal post close disbursement corrections.
  • Prepared documents for closing and handled complete disbursement and follow up of escrow transactions.
  • Scheduled closing appointments for seller and buyer or arranged for delivery of documents for out of area closings.
  • Returned executed loan packages to lender for review and approval in accordance with lender instructions, working closely with the lender to satisfy funding conditions while meeting funding and recording deadlines.
  • Explained very technical title discrepancies to clients in easy to understand language.
  • Fostered and maintained strong professional relationships with customers, Realtors, lenders and other third party vendors other key players within the industry to improve collaboration and client satisfaction.
  • Facilitated clear communication between parties involved in escrow transactions for a smooth experience from start to finish.
  • Maintained positive relationships with clients, agents, and other stakeholders by offering exceptional customer service throughout the escrow process.
  • Assisted in training new employees to improve overall team performance while sharing knowledge of best practices within the industry.
  • Ensured accuracy of legal documents such as deed transfers, tax certificates, insurance binders, along with thorough review before submission.
  • Prepared and delivered projected HUD-1 settlement statements to lender upon request.

Real Estate Transaction Coordinator

Isla Gipson
01.2010 - 10.2016
  • Organized and maintained transaction files in compliance with company policies and industry regulations, ensuring easy access to all relevant documents.
  • Collaborated with escrow officers, title companies, inspectors, appraisers, attorneys, and other professionals to address any issues or discrepancies that arose during transactions.
  • Reduced errors in contract preparation with meticulous attention to detail and thorough understanding of legal requirements.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations through diligent monitoring of transaction timelines and adherence to established policies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Independent Study
Sutter Creek, CA
12-2002

Skills

  • Real estate closing processes
  • Closing document preparation
  • Escrow standards
  • Title document review
  • Title clearance
  • Loan document packages
  • Transaction monitoring
  • Document preparation
  • File management
  • Property research
  • Loan processing
  • Funds disbursement

Timeline

Assistant Escrow Officer

First American Title Insurance Co
06.2017 - Current

Real Estate Transaction Coordinator

Isla Gipson
01.2010 - 10.2016

High School Diploma -

Independent Study
Sara Laun