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An escrow account is a third-party account that holds funds, documents, or other assets on behalf of two or more parties involved in a transaction.
In the context of real estate transactions, an escrow account is typically opened by a neutral third party (often an attorney or title company) to hold funds and important documents related to the sale of the property until all the conditions of the transaction are met.
The purpose of the escrow account is to ensure that both the buyer and the seller fulfill their obligations in the transaction before any money or documents are exchanged. For example, if a buyer agrees to purchase a property, they might deposit the funds for the purchase into an escrow account until the seller can provide proof that the property has a clear title, all necessary inspections have been completed, and any other conditions of the sale have been met.
Once all the conditions of the transaction have been met, the funds in the escrow account are released to the appropriate parties. The escrow company also typically ensures that any necessary documents are properly signed and recorded, and that any taxes or other fees associated with the transaction are paid.
Overall, an escrow account helps to protect both the buyer and seller by ensuring that all aspects of the transaction are completed properly and that funds are not released until all obligations have been fulfilled.
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to explain Escrow to five-year-old
So, when someone wants to buy a house, they give some money to the person who is selling the house. But sometimes, they are not sure if they really want to buy the house or if the person selling the house is going to give them a good house. So, they ask another person to hold on to the money until they are sure. This other person is called an “escrow agent.” It’s like if you give your friend some candy to hold for you until you are ready to eat it. The escrow agent makes sure that both the person buying the house and the person selling the house are happy before they give the money to the person selling the house.