Settlement Closer

At Van Metre, we believe that each employee contributes directly to our growth, success, and culture, and are seeking a candidate who loves to challenge themselves and work with others to fulfill this role. Van Metre Companies has a Settlement Closer position available in our New Homes division! 

This Settlement Closer will be responsible for conducting client’s settlements by traveling to client’s new homes, client’s existing homes, or designated locations of buyers. The goals of this position are to ensure all legal and financial requirements are met before and during the closing process, provide clear communication with all parties involved, and create an efficient and pleasant experience for the client.

Responsibilities:

• Travel to new homes, client’s homes, or designated locations of buyers to conduct client’s settlements.
• Manage the closing process to ensure the client has an efficient and pleasant experience according to Van Metre guidelines to include set up of closing space, attire, and required items to bring to closing.
• Review all necessary closing documents (including Deeds, mortgages, and other legal papers, ensuring accuracy and completeness) before conducting closing.
• Follow documented post-closing procedures within required timeframe for Title Company and Van Metre.
• Use internal company software to complete required tasks.
• Explain the closing process to clients that need assistance, answer questions, and address any concerns clients have during the closing process.
• Obtain signatures on all required documents from buyers ensuring proper notarization and witnessing.
• Ensure all legal and financial requirements are met before and during the closing process.
• Provide clear communication with all parties involved in the closing process, including settlement manager, title company, lenders and sales managers.
• Track upcoming closings to ensure timely settlement.
• Perform the proper follow-up and collection of post-close documentation to support the loan.
• Meet quarterly with builder management and settlement manager to provide relevant training/information to better inform them in their customer meetings.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver license and reliable vehicle with insurance (travel required).
• Must be okay with flexible hours.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to different situations and client personalities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Two (2) Years previous real estate experience, or settlement experience necessary.
• Must be a Notary Commission and have current Title Insurance License in Virginia.
• Virginia Certified Title Settlement Agent (must be certified or willing to obtain certification within 15 days of employment).

Who You Are:

• Self-motivated, energetic individual with a positive / professional attitude.
• An excellent communicator (both written and verbal) with strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• An individual with exceptional customer service and organizational skills.

Compensation and Benefits information: Van Metre offers excellent benefits, and a work environment that fosters and rewards excellence. We also promote work/life balance, including a robust Employee Wellness Program.  We encourage employees to make full use of vacation and other company-paid leave to refresh their bodies and minds.

• Base Salary: $47,000-$55,000 annually (Pay is commensurate with experience, education, training, and skills)
• Paid Time Off: 11 paid holidays; 10 vacation days, 10 sick days, Two Volunteer Days off, Two Personal Days, Winter Break, Day off for Annual Physical, Day off for your Birthday; comprehensive parental and bonding leave
• Retirement Planning: Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan; access to retirement planning coaches
• Wellness: Annual Wellness Reimbursement of up to $900; Free and unlimited access to TaskHuman Wellness App for yourself and your family members.
• Professional Development: tuition reimbursement; company paid certifications, memberships, and licensures; mentoring programs; growth paths; regular performance evaluations and training opportunities
• Discounts: Rental and Van Metre Home purchase discounts; employee discount through Walker Title Company, Employee discount through Walker Title Company

Van Metre Core Values

Integrity; Ownership; Respect and Dignity; Diversity and Inclusion; Teamwork; Community; Work/Life Balance                                               

Van Metre Mission Statement

The mission of Van Metre Companies is to build and continually improve upon the storied reputation, earned over the years since the Company’s founding in 1955, of providing top quality homes, investment properties and services to our customers and clients. The Company’s emphasis on integrity, professionalism and philanthropy ingrained by our founder Albert G. Van Metre, Sr. has garnered trust and respect in the Washington, D.C. area and beyond. It is critical to our future that we maintain that reputation and assure that Van Metre Companies continues to excel in real estate development and construction and in the management of apartment, retail and office investment properties, as well as in the provision of mortgage and related services. It is the task of our dedicated, energetic, and involved professionals to advance our ability to set the benchmark for luxury living and refined commercial development. The capstone of our mission is to make the “Van Metre” signature an icon for elegant residential communities, and industry leading condominium and apartment communities, as well as Class A neighborhood retail centers and office developments.