rules: Who chooses the title and escrow company? - 10/06/10 01:22 PM
We frequently get the question, "who chooses the title and escrow company?"  The answer below is from the Oregon Association of Realtors e-news letter 10.6.2010. 
In our experience we have definitely seen the title and escrow company as a negotiated item in the contract.  The listing agent will note their title company of choice on the MLS listing because they have already worked with said company to provide information on the property, and their favorite escrow officer is there.  Then the buyer's agent writes up the offer and writes in their favorite title and escrow company which may be different.  … (5 comments)