Residential Escrow Services

Secure Your Transaction With Professional Residential Escrow Services

Buying or selling property requires a trusted neutral third party to protect your interests. Des Moines Escrow provides comprehensive escrow services throughout Washington state, ensuring that your real estate transaction proceeds smoothly and securely from start to finish. Reach out to us today to schedule your consultation.

Residential Escrow Services

Whether you are buying your first fixer-upper home or your final dream home, or selling an investment property or a generational legacy home, these are significant transactions in a person’s life, and we understand the weight, stress, and emotion that come with them. We are here to walk beside you through every step of the transaction and beyond, with patience, integrity, and compassion. We answer every question with honesty and transparency. We listen and strive to offer creative solutions to every obstacle. We liaise with everyone involved in your transaction to ensure a smooth and successful closing. We treat every transaction as the most important deal of your life because, at the time, it usually is. It brings us great joy to get to know our customers and help make their dreams come true. Our mission is to offer unparalleled service while utilizing the newest technology and following proven best practices, all while making your experience feel personal.

We close transactions for residential houses, condominiums, co-ops, mobile homes and manufactured homes on real property and on leased spaces in parks, over-55 communities, ranches and acreage, houseboats, FSBOs (For Sale By Owner), and more.

We Work Seamlessly With Everyone Involved In Your Transaction, Including

• Realtors
• Lenders (Institutional - Conventional/FHA/VA/HELOC, Private Financing, Hard Money)
• Appraiser
• Title Insurer
• Attorney
• Financial Advisor/Investment Broker
• 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange Facilitator

We Are Licensed To Prepare

• Statutory Warranty Deeds
• Quit Claim Deeds
• Bargain and Sale Deeds
• Limited Power of Attorney (for buying and selling)
• Promissory Notes and Note Modifications
• Deeds of Trust/Assignments of DOT
• Real Estate Contracts and Fulfillment Deeds
• Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit (REETA)
• Full and Partial Reconveyances
• Full and Partial Satisfactions of Liens/Judgments
• Dept. of Licensing title transfer documents for mobile/manufactured homes

Other Services Include

• Notary Services, including witness for Wills
• Disbursement of CR2A Agreements
• HOA formation assistance
• Untangling complicated title issues
• Researching Reconveyances
• Estate and Probate title issues

We Offer Assistance In Recording Documents Such As

• Death Certificates
• Community Property Agreements
• Lack of Probate Affidavits (LOPA)
• First Right of Refusal Agreements
• Boundary Line Adjustments/Lot Line Adjustments
• Surveys
• Durable Powers of Attorney
• Liens/Judgments
  

Why You Need Escrow Services

Real estate transactions involve substantial financial commitments and legal complexities that demand professional oversight. Without proper escrow management, you face unnecessary risks that could jeopardize your investment. Escrow services protect your earnest money, coordinate with lenders and title companies, and ensure that all contractual terms are satisfied before closing. Our professional escrow service:

• 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

Having experienced escrow professionals manage your transaction gives you peace of mind throughout the entire process.

Why Choose Des Moines Escrow

Des Moines Escrow has been protecting Washington state real estate transactions for more than 30 years. Our locally, family-, and woman-owned company combines decades of expertise with personalized attention that's rare in today's automated world. Reasons to work with our professional team include:

• Personalized service using the latest proven technologies
• Your safety and security are our priorities
• All available best practices safeguard your information and funds
• Competitive pricing with excellent service
• More than 30 years of experience
• Free consultations available
• Discounted rates for builders and investors
• Price matching and special transaction rates available

Let our experienced team handle your escrow needs with the care and professionalism your transaction deserves.

Contact Us

Protect your real estate transaction with professional escrow services and realtors. Our team is alwats ready to provide the secure, reliable escrow services you need. Contact us today to discuss your escrow needs and discover why Washington state clients have trusted us for more than three decades.