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Open escrow and send deposit
3 business daysSample date Thu, Oct 29Phase 3 · Escrow & contingencies
Escrow is a neutral company that holds money and documents until closing. Your earnest money deposit goes to escrow within 3 business days of acceptance.
What you do
- Call escrow at a number you already trust to confirm wire details
- Sign escrow instructions
Who does what
Escrow & titleOpens the file and sends wiring instructions.
YouWires the deposit after confirming instructions by phone.
Your agentDelivers the contract to escrow.
Good to know
- Never wire based on an email alone. Wire fraud targets home buyers
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