Smart Move. Smarter Transactions
Your Trusted Escrow Services
Residential Escrow
Smooth closings for California homeowners.
We facilitate residential property transactions with full neutrality, handling deposits, documentation, and disbursements with complete transparency.
For Sale By Owner (FSBO) Transactions
Secure your sale—even without an agent.
Our FSBO service supports both buyers and sellers with independent, compliant handling of every step in the transaction.
Commercial Escrow
Handling the complexities of business property transfers.
From office buildings to industrial spaces, we manage all funds and documents with legal precision and timely communication.
Private Party Transactions
Direct buyer-seller support without intermediaries.
We facilitate secure, transparent transactions for goods, services, or real estate between individuals.
Refinance Escrows
Streamline your refinancing with confidence.
We coordinate with lenders and title companies to manage escrow accounts for refinance transactions—ensuring timely payoffs, updated paperwork, and peace of mind for all parties involved.
New Construction and Developer Escrows
Specialized support for builders and developers.
We manage progress payments, buyer deposits, and project milestone funding with strict compliance standards.
1031 Exchange Support
Tax-deferred real estate transactions made easier.
We coordinate with your Qualified Intermediary to ensure your 1031 exchange complies with IRS regulations.
Manufactured and Mobile Home Escrows
Expert handling of unique property types.
We support mobile and manufactured home transfers, including DMV documentation and park agreements.
Short Sale Escrows
Managing the complexities of short sales.
We coordinate with lenders, sellers, and buyers to ensure a smooth, compliant, and timely closing.
What is Escrow?
Escrow is a secure, neutral process designed to protect all parties in a real estate transaction. A licensed third party—such as SmartMove Escrow—holds and manages the funds, documents, and instructions until all agreed-upon conditions of the sale are met.
Think of escrow as the “middle ground” where buyers, sellers, and lenders can safely complete a transaction with confidence that all contractual obligations will be honored before any money or property changes hands.
Who is Involved?
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Buyer
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Seller
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Lender
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Borrower
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Escrow Company (SmartMove Escrow)
Each party plays a key role, and the escrow agent acts as a neutral coordinator to make sure everyone fulfills their part of the agreement.
🛠️ How Does Escrow Work?
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Initiation
Once the buyer and seller agree on terms, the real estate broker submits the transaction details to SmartMove Escrow. -
Instruction Preparation
We prepare escrow instructions and documents that clearly define the terms and conditions for handling the transaction. -
Processing
Our experienced team:-
Receives and holds funds in a secure account
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Collects and verifies documents
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Coordinates with lenders, title companies, and other service providers
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Pays off authorized bills and fees (e.g., taxes, commissions, loan payoffs)
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Verification and Compliance
We ensure all legal and contractual conditions are met before moving forward—this includes verifying financing, title reports, and required signatures. -
Closing Escrow
Once everything is in order:-
Funds are disbursed as instructed
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Legal documents are recorded
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Ownership is officially transferred
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All parties are notified of the successful closing
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🔍 Why is Escrow Important?
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✅ Security – Funds and documents are protected until all conditions are satisfied
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✅ Neutrality – Escrow agents act in the best interest of all parties without bias
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✅ Compliance – Legal and contractual obligations are reviewed and enforced
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✅ Peace of Mind – Everyone knows the transaction is being handled with integrity and accuracy