Closing Specialist (contingent Contract)

Redfin Redfin · Seattle · CA · Remote

This role is for a Closing Specialist at Redfin, a real estate company. The position is a temporary, remote role supporting the Southern California market through summer 2026. Responsibilities include managing documents and files throughout the settlement process, working on loan processes, reviewing recording documents, providing updates to agents, and covering for a Closing Advisor. Minimum qualifications include experience as an escrow assistant or equivalent, with preferred qualifications including escrow experience and experience with residential purchase transactions in Southern California. The compensation is hourly, ranging from $24 to $38 per hour.

What you'd actually do

  1. Review contract to extract key terms and fee allocation and/or credits.
  2. Work on all aspects of loan process, from initial lender requests through loan funding/recording: initial lender requests, CD balancing, loan document review, set up signing appointments with buyer/notary, review signed loan documents for funding, submit signed loan package to lender, clear lender funding conditions, ensure all buyer/lender funds are in and follow up as necessary to ensure timely delivery,
  3. Review recording docs for accuracy make/request changes when needed
  4. Responsible for providing timely updates to agents and transaction coordinators on loan progress and communicate any possible delays
  5. Cover for Closing Advisor (Escrow Officer) when needed, serving as the primary point of contact for all parties and responsible for monitoring team email

Skills

Required

  • Experience as an escrow assistant or equivalent role
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to be organized in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have

  • 1+ year of escrow experience building Closing Disclosures, Closing Statements, HUD-1 Settlement Statements
  • Experience with residential purchase transactions in Southern California