Company Overview:

Opening our doors in 2017, Starlight Homes builds homes designed specifically for the first-time homebuyer. Our goal is to make the dream of homeownership a reality for everyone, offering expertly crafted homes at an affordable price and ensuring its customers’ first journey into home buying is simple, smooth, and reassuring. Our New Home Sales Consultants take care of our customers throughout every step of the process regardless of their situation, we are here to help. Together with our parent company, 2023’s Builder of the Year Ashton Woods, we have welcomed over 60,000 people to their new homes. Our company’s commitment to innovation and continually evolving to meet the needs of the market is a key reason we have seen the success we have. We believe that what we accomplish together is greater than what we deliver individually. Our team members have inspired the shared values we embrace in all decisions and actions: Unwavering Integrity, Trail Blazing, Bold Action, Collective Compassion, and Unconditional Respect.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Starlight sells new homes in Atlanta, Austin, Charleston, Dallas, Houston, Myrtle Beach, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, Raleigh, San Antonio and Tampa.

Position Overview:

Major Functional Responsibilities:

• Administer contract process to ensure all deals comply with Texas Real Estate Law, our Administrative Control Procedures and start process
• Prepare all closing packages for the attorneys with required documents
• Maintain good working relationship between Starlight Homes and various lenders and attorneys to process all sales to closing
• Maintain all closing files and corresponding paperwork

Key Duties:

• Set up and maintenance of all contract files from start to close
• Review submitted contracts to ensure all deals comply with Texas Real Estate Law and our Administrative Control Procedures and start process
• Follow-up with sales agents for any necessary clarification or missing information on submitted contracts
• “Accept” contracts in Dynamic Builder
• Enter contract information into Dynamic Builder
• Copy and distribute all contract items to appropriate parties
• Review, copy and distribute 7-day hold contracts
• Process all addendums and spec paperwork and distribute to necessary parties
• Maintain accurate backlog information on the Title Close Report from Dynamic Builder and Follow-up with Lenders for status of loans
• Attend weekly Backlog meetings
• Review of all settlement statements for accuracy with contract file
• Follow-up with Closing Attorney on all contract documentation
• Order termite letter and warranty forms for closings
• Update closing calendar and distribute to sales agents, Closing Attorney and Lender
• Audit and prepare closing contracts with updated information for Lender and Closing Attorney
• Prepare closing packages
• Communication with Project Managers for certificates of occupancy for all homes closing
• Communication with co-op realtors, on-site sales, lenders and purchasers for all closing issues
• Enter closing dates into Dynamic Builder after close of home
• Close out file with signed closing documents, copy and distribute accordingly
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Candidate Qualifications:

• Four (4) year degree from accredited college or equivalent job-related experience
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize several tasks without compromising quality of work or mission deadlines
• Ability to review, analyze and interpret information as well as trouble-shoot to solve problems
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Knowledge of Business English and ability to communicate patiently and professionally with both internal and external customers both orally and in writing
• Knowledge of sales/closing process
• Strong interpersonal skills

Typical Physical and Mental Demands:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English. Must be able to perform calculations.
• Employees in the position are required to be able to hear and have vision sufficient to utilize all office equipment.
• Use of hands and fingers is required to utilize standard office equipment.
• Requires occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
• These physical requirements are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions if requested.

Working Conditions:

• Work is generally performed in a typical office environment using standard office equipment. Work is typically sedentary in nature, but some walking and standing maybe required.