We get a lot of questions about Real Estate in Santa Clarita. This week we’re answering your question what is an escrow officer?

A: An escrow officer is a person that walks you through the escrow & closing process. As escrow officer  will act as a neutral third party in real estate transactions, holding payments while the transaction is finalized and confirming that the buyer and the seller fulfill all contracts before you release the funds. They typically perform the title searches, prepare final paperwork, witness the document signings as well as ensure that the transaction is executed properly and legally.