- Opens the order for title insurance.
- Obtains approvals from the buyer on the Preliminary Report/Title Commitment, pest and other inspections.
- Receives funds from the buyer and/or any lender.
- Prorates taxes, rents, etc.
- Disburses funds for title insurance, recording fees, real estate commissions, lien clearance, etc.
- Prepares an estimated statement or HUD settlement statement, as required, for each party, indicating amounts to be disbursed for services and any further amounts necessary to close.
- Records deed and loan documents, delivers the deed to the buyer, loan documents to the lender and funds to the seller, closing the escrow.
- Issues final closing statement/HUD settlement statement and forwards to buyer, seller and lender.
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