You’ve spent weeks scrolling through listings, running numbers on spreadsheets, and driving by properties at all hours. Finally, you find it: the one. It’s perfect. You’re ready to make your move. You call your agent, heart pounding, and they tell you the seller is only accepting offers with the Earnest
You found the property. Your offer is accepted. Now comes the moment of truth: you’re about to wire a five-figure sum—more money than you’ve ever moved at once—to someone you met last week. What guarantees you won’t lose it all if the deal sours? How do you protect your first
In every real estate deal, there’s a referee. They don’t play for your team (the buyer) or the seller’s team. Their only job is to hold the money, watch the clock, and make sure everyone plays by the rules of the contract. This crucial, neutral party is your escrow agent.