Escrow agents have a fiduciary duty to both parties involved in the transaction, meaning that they are required to act in the financial interests of both the buyer and the seller and must ensure that the terms of the contract are followed.
Who Does The Escrow Agent Work For? Escrow agents act as neutral third parties in these types of transactions. They serve the escrow agreement, and as such, they don't work for either the buyer or the seller.
When the buyer and seller are unable to resolve a dispute that prevents the closing of escrow, the escrow officer may file a lawsuit to force the resolution of the dispute. The lawsuit is filed in the appropriate court and a judge will determine the outcome of the dispute.
The buyer in the real estate sales transaction generally makes the selection of the escrow holder/agent and the title insurance company intending to issue the title insurance coverage. A real estate broker should consult the escrow holder/agent before informing the principals that escrow will close on a certain date.
Who Does The Escrow Agent Work For? Escrow agents act as neutral third parties in these types of transactions. They serve the escrow agreement, and as such, they don't work for either the buyer or the seller.
Escrow is generally considered good because it protects the buyer and seller in a transaction.
In California, the buyer may choose the escrow company.