Expert Real Estate Title and Escrow Services
Our Services
Greater Pittsburgh Settlement Company coordinates closings for residential and commercial transactions. The staff skillfully navigate the complexities of the process with an unsurpassed combination of experience and expertise, all the while providing conscientious service to the involved parties.

Residential & Commercial Purchases & Refinances
Greater Pittsburgh Settlement Company specializes in both residential and commercial closings, expertly handling the complexities and challenges that can arise throughout the process. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or developing a commercial property, our experienced team is here to guide you every step of the way. At GPSC, we pride ourselves on providing knowledgeable, reliable, and personalized service—ensuring that every closing is smooth, efficient, and stress-free.
Greater Pittsburgh Settlement Company proudly assists with all types of refinances, ensuring each transaction is handled with precision and care. Our team pays close attention to every requirement and diligently ensures full compliance throughout the process, providing a smooth and efficient experience for all parties involved.
Some detail of Services we provide
- Obtain no-lien letters and title search.
- Facilitate scheduling between buyer, seller, real estate agent and lender
- Obtain homeowners insurance, survey, Mortgage payoffs and commission statement.
- Examine title search
- Identify and clear objections
- Prepare title commitment
- Obtain loan package and review lender conditions
- Copy loan package for buyer
- Determine which bills are paid at closing
- Prepare HUD-1 settlement statement and Closing Disclosures (CD)
- Copy/distribute documents to parties as needed
- Cut checks for closing and balance transaction
- Prepare deed and seller affidavits
- Travel to and conduct closing
- Notarize closing documents and note check changes on balance sheet
- Deposit buyer and/or lender funds
- Verify incoming wire amount
- Complete lender documents
- Return original lender documents to lender
- Mail disbursements
- Deliver original deed and mortgage to Recorder of Deeds
- Prepare title insurance policies
- Send deed and owner’s title policy to owner
- Send mortgage and lender’s policy of title insurance to lender
- Send copy of policies to title insurance underwriter
- Coordinate payment of final utilities bills
- Make refunds to sellers or buyers
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ABOUT
our company
At the core of our real estate title and escrow services lies a steadfast commitment to precision, reliability, and customer satisfaction. With industry-leading expertise and a dedicated team, we ensure every transaction is handled with the utmost care and professionalism, providing peace of mind for all parties involved.
Our company was built on the belief that closings should be handled with care, expertise, and persistence. Owned by Phil Scolieri, we are a family-operated team that brings personal dedication to each transaction. We specialize in anticipating and solving problems, coordinating with agents, buyers, sellers, lenders, and title partners to navigate complexities and keep deals moving forward. Whether it’s a last-minute issue, a documentation snag, or coordinating multiple parties, we take responsibility and find practical solutions so our clients don’t have to worry. Reliability and thoroughness are the cornerstones of our service — we treat every file with the same attention to detail and care we would want for our own family. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we work tirelessly to ensure a smooth, successful closing every time.
We are affiliated with First American Title Insurance Company and Old Republic Title.
Meet the Team

Philip Scolieri
President
Philip J. Scolieri owns and operates the company in Pittsburgh where he was raised, educated and continues to make his home.
Mr. Scolieri attended Central Catholic Highschool, University of Pittsburgh, and Duquesne University School of Law. He has an unsurpassed understanding of our region and the laws governing the property transactions that place here.
Mr. Scolieri is a title agent and also a practicing attorney licensed in The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Dana Johnson
Managing Closing Coordinator
Dana Johnson is a Licensed Title Agent within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and brings extensive experience in the title industry. She started out her career as a Real Estate Agent and then moved over to the title industry in 2010. She began her career with Greater Pittsburgh Settlement Company in 2015 as a Closing Assistant and has since developed a comprehensive understanding of every stage of the title process.
Dana specializes in working closely with lenders, ensuring that all requirements are met with accuracy and attention to detail. Known for her professionalism, timeliness, and organizational skills, she takes pride in creating a seamless closing experience for her clients. Her expertise in managing compliance not only streamlines the process but also provides confidence and peace of mind, knowing every aspect is handled with care.

Alexandra Scolieri
Closing Coordinator & Accounts Manager
Alexandra Scolieri is a licensed Real Estate Agent & Property & Casualty insurance Agent.
Alexandra Scolieri began her career with Greater Pittsburgh Settlement Company, where she handled bookkeeping and provided valuable support throughout the office. Her passion, dedication, and love for learning quickly propelled her into her current role as a Closing Coordinator.
Alexandra consistently goes above and beyond for her clients, taking great care in her work while building strong, lasting relationships along the way. Her keen attention to detail, ability to learn quickly, and openness to feedback have all contributed to her continued success.
Specializing in commercial closings, Alexandra is known for her problem-solving skills and determination to see every transaction through to the closing table. Her work ethic and commitment to excellence truly set her apart.

Christine Cunningham
Closing Assistant
Christine Cunningham serves as a Closing Assistant for Greater Pittsburgh Settlement Company. With a strong background in customer service and administrative support, Christine is known for her communication skills, task orientation, and adaptability.
In her role, Christine helps facilitate smooth closings by ordering lien letters and title work, and by coordinating with buyers, sellers, agents, and lenders from the very beginning of the process. She is highly skilled in research and takes pride in finding accurate, detailed information to support successful closings. A true team player, Christine works collaboratively with her colleagues to ensure every transaction runs efficiently from start to finish.
Christine earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts from the University of Pittsburgh in 2000. Outside of work, she enjoys camping with her family and attending live music events.

Lucy Angell
Closing Assistant
Lucy Angell serves as a Closing Assistant for Greater Pittsburgh Settlement Company. A 2025 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, Lucy was eager to apply her strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and dedication to hard work in the title industry.
Before joining GPSC, Lucy gained valuable experience as a Legal Assistant, where she developed knowledge in estates and reviewing legal documents—skills that now serve her well in her role. She helps facilitate smooth closings by ordering lien letters and title work, and by coordinating with buyers, sellers, agents, and lenders from the very beginning of the process. Lucy particularly enjoys clearing titles and reviewing the legal documents on title commitments, known as the exceptions.
Known for being thorough and a quick learner, Lucy only needs to be shown something once before mastering it. She has a genuine passion for learning and continues to expand her knowledge every day. Her enthusiasm, reliability, and commitment to excellence make her a valuable part of the GPSC team and contribute to smooth, successful closings.
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