What exactly happens during escrow? This guide walks buyers and sellers through the escrow process step by step, from opening escrow to getting your keys.
What Actually Happens in Escrow
"Your home is in escrow." You've heard the phrase. But unless you've been through the process multiple times, you might not have a clear picture of what escrow actually is, who's holding what, and what needs to happen before you can get your keys.
Here's the plain-English walkthrough.
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