Close of Escrow

Prior to the close of escrow the Seller reviews the estimated closing statement with the disbursements to clear title and gives instructions for the sale proceeds. The seller will sign over a deed which the escrow company will hold until the Buyer's funds are in escrow. The title company representative then goes to city hall and records the deed. The Buyer and Seller do not need to be physically present for "The Closing"

Once the documents have been recorded, the escrow/title company makes monetary disbursements per the escrow instructions and notifies the real estate agents that the transaction has closed. “Congratulations!”