An independent escrow agent can help you
You already know that once a sale goes to escrow, your ability to fix problems is limited. Your clients want an impartial, objective escrow that protects their interests — and they should know the difference independent escrow makes.
Our dedicated staff offers masterful attention to detail, so every contractual intention is executed exactly as it should be, helping your brokerage close successfully and on schedule.
We've probably been there before
Whether your client's transfer involves a home, a shopping center, an apartment complex, an industrial plant, a license or franchise, a multi-family residence or a 1031 exchange — our officers know the traps and how to avoid them.
- Proactive status updates so you're never chasing your escrow officer for answers.
- Deadline and contingency tracking aligned with your purchase agreement.
- Domestic and overseas clients served in multiple languages, with emphasis on Asian and Latin American business cultures.
- After-hours availability — because deals don't keep banker's hours.
A senior escrow officer, working directly with you
At the lead of every file are our California Escrow Association (CEA) certified senior escrow officers. Your officer manages scheduling and compliance and makes sure every requisite, obligation, stipulation, condition or restriction of your contract is met — completely and on time.
We have one of the highest ratios of staff to management in this field, so there are always enough hands to keep paperwork timely and correct. And our entire team is connected through modern database and internet technology for immediate reports, meeting logistics and compliance verification.
Our schedule is your schedule
All escrow companies must follow the same laws. The difference is how each one handles the details. We accommodate special contractual and logistical requirements with complete confidentiality, schedule evenings and weekends when needed, and our client contact representatives are available virtually 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The advantages of an independent escrow company
The most obvious advantage is objectivity. We don't operate under the front-office management of a lending institution, brokerage or title company — which removes even the hint of an influenced transfer.
Licensed escrow companies like ours must meet a higher government standard than non-licensed entities. Atlantic Escrow is bonded as required by law, so funds are protected during the entire escrow period. Non-licensed escrow entities are usually not bonded.
Oversight you can count on
Licensed escrow companies are subject to regular, unscheduled government audits and yearly CPA audits. In addition to state oversight, every employee is fully investigated, photographed and fingerprinted by the U.S. Department of Justice — so you're assured of the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
Compare for yourself. See how independent escrow stacks up against realty, title, bank and S&L escrow departments in our comparison chart.
The best escrow should never cost more
One of the myths about escrow is that the best costs more — often it's just the opposite. The cheapest option can become the most expensive when things go wrong. Our proficiency and management efficiency let us offer some of the area's most competitive escrow rates without sacrificing service.