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What do I have to do while
in Escrow?
The key to any transaction as important
as your sale, purchase, or loan, is to READ, and UNDERSTAND your
escrow instructions. If you do not understand them, you should ask
your escrow officer to explain the instructions. Your escrow officer
is not an attorney and cannot practice law; you should consult your
lawyer for legal advice. Do not expect your escrow officer to advise
you as to whether or not you have a "good deal" or are
doing things the right way.
The escrow officer is there to follow
the instructions given by the principals in the escrow. In order
to expedite the closing of the escrow, you should check with your
escrow officer as to what specific items you could do to assist.
Ask the question - "What can I do to expedite the closing of
this escrow!" Respond quickly to correspondence. This will
assist in the timely closing of the transaction.
If you are required
to deliver funds into the escrow, make sure that you provide "good
funds" in the form required by the escrow officer. Company
procedures differ in this regard, and there are ways that you can
help at the time of closing; check with your escrow officer. Do
not give the escrow officer a personal check, and expect the escrow
to close immediately. The escrow can only close on cleared funds,
and the processing of a personal check can take days, possibly a
week or more.
When the escrow officer
closes the escrow, you may want the closing papers, checks, title
policies, statements, etc, made available immediately. There are
many aspects to the closing of the escrow, and some of these cannot
be processed on the day of the closing; they may take several days.
If you have a special need, for example a cashier's check on the
day of closing; you should communicate that need to the escrow officer
early in the processing of the escrow.
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