Duties and responsibilities of a transaction coordinator

Duties of a Transaction Coordinator | TC Responsibilities Explained

Understanding the duties of a transaction coordinator helps agents and aspiring TCs know exactly what this role involves.

Core Duties of a Transaction Coordinator

A transaction coordinator handles the administrative and compliance aspects of a real estate transaction, including:

  • Reviewing executed contracts
  • Opening escrow and sending introductions
  • Creating and maintaining transaction timelines
  • Ordering and tracking required disclosures
  • Coordinating inspections and appraisals
  • Communicating with escrow, title, and lenders
  • Preparing files for closing

Pre-Closing Responsibilities

  • Ensure earnest money is received
  • Confirm inspection deadlines are met
  • Track loan approval milestones

Closing Responsibilities

  • Verify closing disclosures
  • Confirm signing appointments
  • Ensure final documents are uploaded and stored

What a Transaction Coordinator Does NOT Do

  • Negotiate contracts
  • Provide legal advice
  • Represent buyers or sellers

A TC supports the agent — not replaces them.

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