Also called: Closing Agent
Holds the money and documents in a home sale and makes sure everything is signed and paid before the keys change hands.
You prepare a closing statement listing every dollar, check the wire transfer arrived, and walk buyers through signing 60 pages.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. High school diploma; escrow certifications and licenses vary by state.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Real Estate, Business Administration.
Growing about average. Tied to home sales.
Medium risk for 10 years. Digital closings and e-signatures automate paperwork; catching wire fraud and guiding signers stays human.
Classes: Accounting, Business elective, Computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 43-4199.
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