Why Patten
Two decades ago, Patten Title’s journey began with a passionate group that evolved from individuals to a cohesive team, and ultimately into a family. Success was never an option; it was our sole destination. From day one, our mission was clear: to deliver unparalleled service in the title industry.
Our secret ingredient? Our people. At Patten Title, we firmly believe that the strength and success of our company are deeply rooted in the talent and dedication of our team. Our workplace thrives on a team-first ethos, consistently working to elevate both the customer experience and our internal culture. With many of our team members boasting 15+ years with us, it’s evident that nurturing and celebrating our people is at the forefront of our leadership’s priorities. This harmony within our team extends outward, cultivating the cherished relationships we share with our clients.
But it’s not just about our people. We’re equipped with a plethora of top-tier industry tools designed to bolster and safeguard your business and clients. These tools not only streamline processes but also ensure that every transaction is secure and efficient.
Being a True Partner to our clients is more than just a label—it’s one of our core principles. We don’t just offer conventional solutions; we craft value-driven strategies to navigate challenges, ensuring our clients are never hindered from their closings. With numerous offices spread across the state of Texas, we’ve prioritized your convenience, ensuring that closing is always within your reach, no matter where you are.
As a real estate professional, you deserve a title partner who’s both proactive and reliable. The intricacies of closing shouldn’t burden you, and you shouldn’t have to micromanage the process. We recognize the worth of your time, and that’s why over the past 20 years, we’ve successfully closed hundreds of thousands of title transactions. Our commitment is to ensure you close on your terms and your schedule, freeing you from unnecessary hassles.
Choose Patten Title and experience a partnership that values both efficiency and excellence, ensuring you’re equipped with state-of-the-art tools and a team that’s genuinely dedicated to your success.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does VIIP service mean at Patten Title?
VIIP stands for Very Intensive Individualized Professional service. It means we take the time to understand your business, your market, and your goals, then build a plan around them instead of handing you a generic playbook. Every client gets a dedicated team who knows their transactions by name, not by file number.
What areas does Patten Title Company serve?
Patten Title operates 16 offices across Texas, covering the Gulf Coast, Central Texas, North Texas, and East Texas regions, including Houston, Austin, Fort Worth, and Beaumont. Find your local office and team on our Locations page.
How is Patten Title different from other Texas title companies?
Not by counting locations. Patten Title’s difference is the one-on-one relationship: a named, dedicated escrow officer on every file, hundreds of thousands of closings over 25+ years, and a team that handles every transaction type, residential, commercial, builder, investor, and creative financing. We also maintain our own internal title plant and an extensive underwriter network, letting us close deals other title companies can’t or won’t.
Is Patten Title the best title company in Texas?
We’ll let you be the judge, but here’s our case: Patten Title has closed hundreds of thousands of title transactions over more than 25 years. President Eric Fontanot was named one of the Houston Business Journal’s Most Admired CEOs, and Patten was a Houston Business Journal Best Places to Work finalist two years running. What actually keeps clients coming back is simpler: a named, dedicated escrow officer on every file, not a call center, handling every transaction type, residential, commercial, builder, investor, and creative financing, backed by our own internal title plant and underwriter network to close deals other companies can’t.
Does Patten Title rely on technology, or is it a personal relationship?
Both, but relationships come first. Patten Title’s tools, calculators, and resources exist to support the work, not replace the people doing it. Every client works with a dedicated regional team who knows their transactions and answers the phone, so the technology speeds things up without taking the relationship out of the process.
How long has Patten Title been in business?
Patten Title Company has served Texas real estate professionals for more than 25 years, building long-term relationships with agents, lenders, and builders across the state.
What’s the difference between title insurance and escrow?
Title insurance protects you against ownership problems that existed before your purchase. Escrow is the neutral holding process during the transaction itself, where funds and documents sit safely until every condition of the sale is satisfied. Patten Title handles both, so nothing falls through the cracks between the two.
How long does it take to close on a property in Texas?
Timelines vary by transaction type, but a typical residential closing in Texas takes 30 to 45 days once financing is in place. Patten Title’s VIIP approach is built to keep that timeline on track, catching and solving title issues early instead of the week before closing.
