Commercial Escrow Services

Trusted Commercial Escrow Solutions for Secure Real Estate Closings

Commercial real estate transactions require careful coordination, financial security, and experienced oversight. Des Moines Escrow provides dependable commercial escrow services throughout Washington state, helping buyers, sellers, lenders, and investors complete transactions efficiently and with confidence. Our experienced escrow professionals manage every stage of the closing process to help ensure your transaction moves forward smoothly, securely, and on schedule.

As a fully independent escrow company, we have the flexibility to close a vast range of transactions. We close all types of real and personal property commercial transactions, including office buildings, apartment buildings, co-op apartments, tenant-occupied shopping centers, warehouses, private/regional airports, airplane hangars, boathouses, boat slips, private marinas, recycling plants, cannabis interests, and more. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.

Business Opportunity Sales

We have had the privilege of helping many new entrepreneurs make their dreams of business ownership come true and have had the honor of helping outgoing business owners through the successful transfer of their assets in preparation for their next chapters in life. We work with all entity structures, including corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships.

If attorneys have been engaged, we act as the neutral third party, which frees up your attorney to provide legal counsel that focuses on your specific needs, the bigger picture issues, and negotiations between the parties. If attorneys are not involved, we can guide you through the necessary steps for the transaction, and if we determine that legal counsel is in order, we make that recommendation.

We will also work with your business broker, Realtor, title insurer, hazard and liability insurer, lender, CPA or tax advisor, financial advisors, and, if applicable, the Franchisor; Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB); Small Business Administration (SBA); 1031 Exchange Facilitator; and ROBS advisor. If vehicles are included in the business, we can help with the Department of Licensing title transfers.

Commercial Escrow Services

At Des Moines Escrow, we understand that commercial real estate transactions can be complex and time-sensitive. Whether you are purchasing or refinancing a commercial property, selling an investment asset, or refinancing a commercial building, our team is committed to providing personalized service, responsive communication, and accurate transaction management every step of the way.

We work closely with all parties involved to help prevent delays, resolve challenges efficiently, and keep your transaction moving toward a successful closing. Our team combines decades of escrow experience with modern technology and proven best practices to deliver reliable service while maintaining a personal approach.

We handle transactions involving:

• Office buildings
• Retail properties and shopping centers
• Industrial and warehouse facilities
• Apartment buildings and multi-family properties
• Mixed-use developments
• Vacant land and development sites
• Agricultural and ranch properties
• Commercial condominiums
• Investment and income-producing opportunities
• FSBO (For Sale By Owner) commercial transactions

We Coordinate With Everyone Involved in Your Transaction, Including

• Commercial Realtors and brokers
• Institutional and private lenders
• Hard money and bridge loan lenders
• Attorneys and legal representatives
• Financial advisors and investment groups
• Appraisers and inspectors
• Title insurance companies
• Builders and developers
• CPAs and tax professionals

Our experienced escrow professionals work diligently to maintain communication and organization throughout the transaction process. We assist in preparing key transactional and legal documents required for escrow and settlement services.

We Are Licensed to Prepare

• Bills of sale
• Stock certificates and registers
• Promissory notes
• Deeds of Trust
• Security Agreements (for personal property)
• UCC financing statements
• UCC terminations
• Use tax returns
• Deeds
• Limited Powers of Attorney
• Settlement statements

We are held to the highest standards of accuracy in every document we prepare, just as attorneys are, and we stand behind everything we do.

Proven Success in Commercial & Business Opportunity Transactions

Some examples of commercial and business opportunity transactions we have closed are:

• Restaurants, both with and without liquor licenses
• Gas stations
• Mini marts/grocery stores
• Smoke shops
• Coffee shops
• CPA and professional services firms
• Retail apparel stores
• Auto repair/collision services
• Regional/private airports
• Airplane hangars
• Boathouses
• Moorage slips
• Franchises
• Trucking companies
• Sign companies
• Recycling plants
• Gun and Rifle ranges
• Division of assets for CR2A settlements
• Cannabis interests, including producers (Tiers 1, 2, and 3), processors, retailers, producer/processor combos, and license transfers
• Holding accounts for stock certificates
• Construction holdbacks
• 1031 tax-deferred exchanges
• ROBS (Rollovers as Business Startups) for purchases and sales
• Stock purchases and sales
• Asset purchases and sales
• SBA purchases and refinances

We are committed to providing secure, efficient, and personalized escrow services for a wide range of complex transactions.

The Importance of Professional Commercial Escrow Services

Commercial real estate transactions involve significant financial and legal responsibilities. Having a knowledgeable escrow company oversee the process helps protect all parties and reduce the risk of costly delays or disputes.

Our commercial escrow services help:

• Protect funds until all contract conditions are met
• Provide impartial handling of documents and finances
• Coordinate communication between all involved parties
• Reduce the risk of fraud and transactional errors
• Ensure compliance with state and federal requirements
• Manage the accurate and timely disbursement of funds
• Keep the transaction organized and on schedule
• Support smooth and efficient closings

Professional escrow management provides confidence and peace of mind throughout your commercial transaction.

Why Businesses and Brokers Choose Des Moines Escrow

For more than 30 years, Des Moines Escrow has helped protect real estate transactions throughout Washington state.

Clients choose our team because we offer:

• We work with your legal counsel as a neutral third party
  
• Safeguards your funds until all conditions are met
• Provides impartial handling of transaction documents
• Reduces risk of fraud or contractual disputes
• Coordinates communication between all parties
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations
• Manages the disbursement of funds accurately
• Protects both buyers and sellers equally

Our goal is to help make every commercial transaction secure, efficient, and successful.

When Commercial Escrow Services Are Needed

Commercial transactions often involve substantial investments, detailed contracts, and multiple parties. Working with an experienced escrow company helps protect everyone involved while ensuring that all contractual obligations are satisfied before a successful and timely closing.

You may benefit from commercial escrow services when you are:

• Purchasing or selling commercial real estate
• Buying or selling a business
• Refinancing an office, retail, or industrial property
• Managing a commercial investment transaction
• Coordinating a 1031 exchange
• Working with private financing or hard money lenders
• Requiring a neutral third party to hold funds and documents
• Looking to minimize the risk of fraud or disputes
• Closing on land or development property
• Needing assistance coordinating lenders, title companies, and legal professionals
• Verifying that all terms and conditions have been completed before funds are released

Professional escrow management helps create a secure and organized transaction from beginning to end.

Contact Us

Protect your investment with experienced commercial escrow services from Des Moines Escrow Inc. Our experts are ready to guide your transaction with professionalism, accuracy, and personalized support. Contact us to discuss your commercial escrow needs and discover why clients, brokers, and attorneys  across Washington state have trusted Des Moines Escrow for more than 30 years.