Your Escrow Professional May:

Open escrow and, if instructed to do so, deposit your good faith funds in a separate escrow account

Order a title search to determine ownership and status of the subject real property

Issue a preliminary report and begin the process of eliminating the title exceptions you and your lender are not willing to take title subject to

Request payoff information for the seller's loans, other liens, homeowner's association fees, etc.

Coordinate with the buyer’s lender on the preparation of the Closing Disclosure (CD)

Prorate fees, such as real property taxes, per the contract, and prepare the settlement statement

Set separate appointments allowing the seller and you to sign documents and deposit funds

Review documents ensuring all conditions and legal requirements are fulfilled; request funds from lender

When all funds are deposited, record documents with the County Recorder's Office to transfer the subject real property to you

After the recordation is confirmed, close escrow and disburse funds, including Seller's proceeds, loan payoffs, etc.

Prepare and send final documents to all parties involved