Title Escrow Officer (Remote - Iowa)

Joining the Blueprint Title Team at PLACE Blueprint Title is dedicated to providing a world-class closing experience that makes it the no-brainer title partner for all agents within the larger PLACE ecosystem. We are a fast-growing, technology-driven title company that fully embraces the PLACE team values: Grit, Results, Only Leaders, Wealth, Teamwork, and Humility. As part of the PLACE family, you will be joining a unified team committed to empowering top real estate professionals and ensuring an exceptional experience for every client. The Escrow Officer is a pivotal role focused on providing a seamless and secure closing experience for all. About the Role: At Blueprint, Escrow Officers are more than transaction managers, they are trusted partners to real estate agents and their clients. This is a highly collaborative, team‑based role focused on delivering an exceptional closing experience while navigating complex, high‑volume pipelines across multiple markets. As an Escrow Officer, you will own your files end‑to‑end while working closely with internal partners across title, operations, and client engagement to move transactions forward smoothly. You’ll be expected to think critically, solve problems quickly, and escalate issues with sound judgment, always with the client and agent experience top of mind. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced, multi‑market environment, works independently without losing sight of the bigger team, and brings strong organizational systems to stay ahead of their pipeline. You are proactive, detail‑oriented, and calm under pressure, with the ability to balance precision and urgency while delivering best‑in‑class service. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in ownership, enjoys collaborating across departments, and wants to help modernize the real estate closing experience through technology, transparency, and thoughtful communication. What You’ll Do File & Transaction Management Oversee all title and escrow work for residential transactions in your assigned market(s) Manage a high‑volume pipeline of files from opening through disbursement using internal reporting and analytics Verify title clearance and readiness of files prior to closing Review closing documents before and after signing to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance Prepare settlement statements (CDs / ALTA / HUD) and balance closing figures and funds Create disbursement packages and prepare files for timely funding Client & Agent Experience Serve as the primary point of contact for real estate agents and key stakeholders on assigned files Proactively communicate status updates, timelines, and next steps to ensure a smooth and predictable closing experience Provide clear, timely, and professional responses to questions from agents, clients, lenders, and internal teams Anticipate issues before they escalate and manage client expectations with confidence and transparency Problem Solving & Escalations Act as the lead problem solver for file‑level issues, title defects, and closing challenges Exercise sound judgment when triaging and escalating issues to the appropriate internal partners Collaborate with support teams to resolve title defects, documentation issues, and entity review questions efficiently Apply critical thinking to unique transaction scenarios across multiple markets Collaboration & Teamwork Partner closely with operations, title, client engagement, and notary coordination teams to move files forward Manage assigned tasking for yourself and your support team Step in to assist teammates when needed, even outside of your immediate scope Contribute to a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement Closings & Compliance Prepare transfer deeds where permitted by state regulations Coordinate and support mobile notary closings Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including TRID, CFPB, RESPA, and state‑specific requirements Stay current on regulatory and industry changes i