Real Estate Closing Manager
The Closing Manager leads and executes all closing activities for real estate transactions across an established property portfolio. This role ensures every closing is accurate, complete, compliant, and delivered with operational excellence. The Closing Manager drives readiness, eliminates blockers, and ensures that all parties—internal and external—are aligned for a smooth, timely closing process.
Key Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end closing process for portfolio real estate transactions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time execution
Coordinate directly with internal teams (legal, finance, underwriting, operations, asset management) to gather requirements, finalize documentation, and confirm closing readiness
Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for title companies, escrow officers, brokers, attorneys, and other closing partners to ensure performance, communication clarity, and SLA adherence
Review and validate all closing documents, settlement statements, title commitments, and required disclosures for completeness and accuracy
Maintain up-to-date closing files, documentation, and system-of-record updates across all portfolio assets
Identify and mitigate closing risks such as title defects, missing documentation, compliance gaps, payoff discrepancies, or funding issues
Lead final diligence checks, confirming data accuracy and resolving open items prior to closing
Troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during the closing timeline, serving as the escalation point for complex or time-sensitive closings
Continuously refine and improve closing procedures, identifying patterns, bottlenecks, and opportunities for operational enhancement
Ensure all closings meet regulatory, contractual, and internal policy requirements
Required Qualifications
3–7+ years of experience in real estate closings, title/escrow, portfolio operations, acquisitions/dispositions, or related real estate functions
Strong understanding of closing processes, settlement statements, title review, payoff requirements, and standard due diligence conditions
Proven ability to manage a high volume of concurrent closings with accuracy and urgency
Experience working cross-functionally and coordinating with title companies, attorneys, lenders, and external vendors
Exceptional attention to detail and strong documentation skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, especially for recurring or systemic closing issues
Excellent communication skills and ability to keep all stakeholders aligned
Experience improving or building operational processes
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in single-family rental, institutional real estate, or multi-market portfolios
Familiarity with closing management systems, transaction platforms, CRMs, or workflow tools
Knowledge of compliance and regulatory standards related to real estate closings
Experience scaling closing operations in a fast-paced or high-growth environment
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Real Estate Closing Manager
The Closing Manager leads and executes all closing activities for real estate transactions across an established property portfolio. This role ensures every closing is accurate, complete, compliant, and delivered with operational excellence. The Closing Manager drives readiness, eliminates blockers, and ensures that all parties—internal and external—are aligned for a smooth, timely closing process.
Key Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end closing process for portfolio real estate transactions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time execution
Coordinate directly with internal teams (legal, finance, underwriting, operations, asset management) to gather requirements, finalize documentation, and confirm closing readiness
Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for title companies, escrow officers, brokers, attorneys, and other closing partners to ensure performance, communication clarity, and SLA adherence
Review and validate all closing documents, settlement statements, title commitments, and required disclosures for completeness and accuracy
Maintain up-to-date closing files, documentation, and system-of-record updates across all portfolio assets
Identify and mitigate closing risks such as title defects, missing documentation, compliance gaps, payoff discrepancies, or funding issues
Lead final diligence checks, confirming data accuracy and resolving open items prior to closing
Troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during the closing timeline, serving as the escalation point for complex or time-sensitive closings
Continuously refine and improve closing procedures, identifying patterns, bottlenecks, and opportunities for operational enhancement
Ensure all closings meet regulatory, contractual, and internal policy requirements
Required Qualifications
3–7+ years of experience in real estate closings, title/escrow, portfolio operations, acquisitions/dispositions, or related real estate functions
Strong understanding of closing processes, settlement statements, title review, payoff requirements, and standard due diligence conditions
Proven ability to manage a high volume of concurrent closings with accuracy and urgency
Experience working cross-functionally and coordinating with title companies, attorneys, lenders, and external vendors
Exceptional attention to detail and strong documentation skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, especially for recurring or systemic closing issues
Excellent communication skills and ability to keep all stakeholders aligned
Experience improving or building operational processes
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in single-family rental, institutional real estate, or multi-market portfolios
Familiarity with closing management systems, transaction platforms, CRMs, or workflow tools
Knowledge of compliance and regulatory standards related to real estate closings
Experience scaling closing operations in a fast-paced or high-growth environment