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Receiving and holding all monies, instructions and documents pertaining to the purchase.
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Serving as a communication link and liaison between all parties.
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Requesting a preliminary title search and report to determine the status of title to the property.
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Requesting a beneficiary statement or payoff demand from existing lenders.
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Holding inspection reports, deeds and insurance documents.
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Complying with the lender's requirements in its instructions to escrow.
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Preparing or obtaining the grant deed.
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Prorating taxes, interest, insurance, rents and other costs related to the transaction.
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Requesting the title insurance policy.
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Closing the escrow according to the instructions of the buyer, seller and lender.
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Disbursing funds as authorized by the instructions, including charges for real estate commissions, loan payoffs, title insurance, taxes, recording fees and other costs.
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Preparing final statements of disposition of all funds.