An escrow is a deposit of funds, a deed or other instrument by one party for the delivery to another party with the completion of a specific condition.  Your Escrow Officer is a neutral third party that protects the interests of all other parties to the transaction.

Why do I need an escrow?
Escrow will provide you with a guarantee that no funds or property will change hands until all terms of the contract have been satisfied.

What your Escrow Officer does for you

• Receives and holds all funds for disbursement upon closing.
• Manages the funds and or documents in accordance with instructions
• Pays all bills as authorized and disburses funds as authorized such as recording fees, payoffs, seller proceeds, etc.
• Responds to requests from the principals and communicates to all parties
• Closes the escrow only when all terms and conditions have been met

What your Escrow Officer does not do

• Provide legal advice
• Negotiate terms of the transaction
• Provide investment advice