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What is Escrow?

The sale of your house won't happen overnight. Even after you accept the buyer's offer, you'll have to wait while the appraiser confirms the house is worth the price, the inspector checks for problems, and the title search company reviews the ownership records. Any money or legal documents that change hands may sit around for months before the deal is done. With escrow, a neutral third party holds everything safe for you and your buyer until the closing.

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Do I need to go through an Escrow?

You don't have to use escrow to sell your property, but it definitely helps. Even after you find a buyer, completing the sale can be a long, tricky process. Escrow reduces the risks. Even though it's not legally mandatory, it's the norm.

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What We Do

• Prepare escrow instructions
• Request title search
• Comply with lender's requirements as specified in the escrow agreement
• Receive funds from the buyer
• Prorate insurance, tax, interest and other payments according to instructions
• Record deeds and other documents as instructed
• Request title insurance policy
• Close escrow when all instructions of seller and buyer have been met
• Disburse funds and finalize instructions