The instructions are ready...now what?
to determine that they are complete and properly reflect your total agreement. If you have any questions or
corrections, discuss them with the escrow holder before signing. Once the instructions have been signed, they
become the basis for the conduct of the escrow.
Can I get legal advice from the escrow officer?
advice. Remember, the purpose of escrow is to take, and comply with, instructions to carry out the mutual
agreement of the principals. In the event of disagreement of the parties, the escrow officer must remain neutral
until agreement is reached.
The transaction should not be negotiated in the escrow office, nor should an escrow officer become involved in
the negotiation.
If I still have questions about the transaction, where can I go for answers?
conducted through a real estate agent, that person, or his/her broker, should be your primary consultant. The role
as an independent agent prohibits the escrow officer from answering many of your questions. However, a
knowledgeable escrow officer, whose responsibility is giving impartial service to all the parties, will refer you to
the proper source for your answers. An escrow officer will often suggest that the customer seek the advice of
legal counsel or a tax consultant.
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