Island County
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Skagit County
Visit Guardian Northwest Title & Escrow, our Skagit County office.

Like any complex process, all the functions of an Escrow take place one step at a time. The following chart diagrams this sequence in relative order.

The Escrow Process - Step by Step

Receive, Review Earnest Money Agreement and Broker's Instructions

Open Escrow, Order Title Report

Assumption/Contract	Determine Financing	New Loan
Order Assumption Papers Obtain Names of Attorneys Prepare, Review Contract		Obtain Names of Lender, Loan Officer
Send Title Report to Attorneys	Receive Title Report Send Copies as Requested	Send Title Report to Lender
Receive Assumption papers, review your terms of transfer, payment status	Resolve any Title issues, order payoff demands	Loan Approval (Are repairs complete?)

First American Title of Island County is entirely qualified to initiate and follow each step of this process with vigilance. Call us today for all your Escrow needs.