Escrow reduces the potential risk of fraud by acting as a trusted third party that collects, holds, and disburses funds according to Buyer and Seller instructions.

Escrow services are provided by a licensed and regulated escrow agent such as Guardian Northwest Title & Escrow, a neutral third party that performs the functions to close a real estate transaction.

• Receives a completed and fully executed purchase and sale agreement and/or lenders instructions.
• Orders and delivers a commitment for title insurance to the parties of the transaction.
• Orders all necessary payoff statements and demands to clear the title.
• Prepares all necessary documents to transfer title.
• Prepares the estimated and final closing statements.
• Obtains all necessary signatures, funds and documents to close the transaction.
• Records and delivers all necessary documents and disburses the funds according to the parties and/or lenders instructions.