Escrow

A procedure whereby a disinterested third party handles legal documents and funds on behalf of a seller and buyer. In real estate, a deed, monies, or other documents which are conditionally held by a third party, called the escrow agent, pending the performance or fulfillment of some act of condition. Generally upon written instructions called “an escrow agreement”.

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