What Is Escrow?

When you buy or sell a property, your transaction goes through a phase called escrow. During this time, a neutral third party holds funds and key documents until every condition in the purchase agreement has been satisfied. This ensures the transfer of property is handled securely and fairly for both buyer and seller.For example, even after an offer is accepted:

A buyer may need to complete inspections or secure financing.

A seller may need to finish repairs or provide required disclosures.

While both sides complete their tasks, the escrow officer manages the process communicating with buyers, sellers, agents, and lenders. Buyer funds are safely held until all terms have been met. Once everything is completed, the deed is recorded in the buyer’s name, and the seller receives the proceeds of the sale.

What an Escrow
Company Does

An escrow company:

Holds money, documents, and assets during a transaction
Protects both parties until all contract requirements are met
Acts as a neutral, unbiased intermediary
Verifies that each side fulfills their obligations

At Platinum Key Escrow, our role is to make your transaction accurate, efficient, and stress-free from start to finish.

Escrow in
Real Estate

Escrow is essential to most real estate transactions.

As your escrow provider, we:


Serve as an impartial third party
Hold ownership documents and manage funds
Ensure all contract terms are met
Keep personal and financial information confidential

For Home Buyers

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Buying a home is one of the most significant purchases you’ll ever make. Once your offer is accepted:

You deposit funds into escrow.
Those funds remain secure until all conditions are met.
When the seller’s documents are verified and closing conditions are completed, we transfer title to you and release funds to the seller.

Our team ensures the process is smooth, clear, and hassle-free.

For Home Sellers

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Sellers benefit from a reliable escrow company that:

Handles all required paperwork
Verifies buyer obligations
Holds essential documents until closing
Ensures the transaction stays on track

We work to reduce stress and keep the process organized so you can move forward confidently.