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Commercial real estate transactions involve detailed legal steps, financial review, and document verification before ownership can change hands. Each stage must be checked carefully because errors or hidden issues in property records can cause problems after closing.
While every transaction is different, the California escrow process generally breaks into nine major stages. Knowing what happens during escrow makes the experience much easier because you can see what needs to happen before you reach closing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Escrow is a process through which a buyer, seller, lender, and other parties may complete a real estate transaction safely and securely through a neutral third party or intermediary (the escrow company). During escrow, the escrow company follows written instructions and secures all documents and funds associated with the transaction until contract terms are met.
Escrow should be opened as soon as both parties come to an agreement; a commonly selected escrow officer should be called upon.
Real estate transactions involve a great deal of money and legal responsibilities. Escrow is important because it allows all parties involved to conduct the transaction safely and securely with the knowledge that legal documents and funds will only change hands when the terms of the contract are met.
An escrow officer will prepare documents and specific instructions. Also, an escrow officer will order all the required assignment statements, needed payoffs, title searches, and homeowners’ association records. An escrow officer will deal documents as instructed in the written agreements. An experienced escrow officer will also provide you with the service of closing your transaction promptly and adequately.