Samantha Pekas

Experience

1. Underwriting Counsel

   D.R. Horton

   Apr 2022 — Present

   Provide legal guidance pertaining to residential re-sale and purchase transactions nationwide (escrow and title). Assist with land acquisition transactions nationwide. Review purchase and sale contracts. Review chain of titles and surveys for land transactions and residential transactions. Propose resolutions to title defects. Conduct legal research (title, real estate, escrow, compliance and mortgage) for affiliated DR Horton branches, including DHI Title Agents and DHI Mortgage. Review legal documents including power of attorney forms, trust documents, entity documents, lease documents, easement agreements, mortgages, deed of trusts, and other various conveyance documents. Review escrow documents, including closing disclosures, HUD statements, and closing affidavits. Create and present legal education webinars for title agents and real estate professionals nationwide. Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to title agents related to the issuance of title insurance commitments and policies.

Education

• Florida State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

  2009 — 2013

• Florida State University College of Law

  Candidate for Juris Doctor

  2015 — 2017

Skills

• Communication
• Social Media
• Organized Multi-Tasker
• Teamwork
• Patience
• Oral & Written Communication Skills
• Time Management
• Outstanding Interpersonal Communication Skills
• Phone Etiquette
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Research
• Team-Oriented
• Highly Motivated Self-Starter
• Social Networking
• Highly Dedicated
• Online Social Networking
• Public Speaking
• Highly Detail Oriented
• Leadership
• Facebook
• Integrity
• Social Skills
• Highly Responsible
• Outstanding Time Management Skills
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Dependable Team Player
• Exceptional People Skills
• Microsoft Word
• Customer Service