Buyers

Congratulations! You're buying a new home.

At Limestone Title & Escrow, we help you through the required title and escrow process that will transition your accepted offer into your closing day, on which the property is legally transfered to your name. Our team of experiences title and escrow professionals are here to help make this transition as smooth as possible.

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Title Processing

As your title agent, Limestone will help get legal and financial documents in order to prepare for an effortless real estate transation.

1. Offer Accepted & Title Ordered

The title search begins once your accepted offer makes it to our office. This is the first step in the process and it allows our team to evaluate the legal and financial position of the property.

2. Escrow Agent & Title Work

During the title search, Limestone's attorney's research the history of the property and the owners to review the pending property's financial standing. In this process, we work with the sellers to clear liens against the property (such as their current mortgage) so that you, as the new owner, assume ownership in a "free and clear" position. In addition to managing title, Limestone serves as a third-party escrow agent to handle the transfer of funds between buyers and sellers.

3. Clear to Close

A real estate transaction is in good order to move forward when it receives the "Clear to Close." At this time, Limestone works with you, the buuyer, and th sellers and agents to find a time to come together for the closing.

4. Closing

The real estate transaction becomes official when the closing occurs. During this time, sellers sign off on the transfer to the buyers, and buyers sign off on all legal and financial paperwork indicating they are the new owners of the property. Limestone handles the recording with the county clerk so you can move forward with settling into your new property.

Come prepared to closing with

As your title agent, Limestone will help get legal and financial documents in order to prepare for an effortless real estate transation.

Identification

Current drivers license, ID or United States Passport: Due to the Patriot Act, we must verify your identiy on closing day

Funding

This is a criticlal piece. Funds can be delivered electronically or via certified check. If you are wiring your funds, it is IMPERATIVE (we can't stress this enough) to verify the process with our team.

Flexible closings

We know how much mental and physical effort (moving!) it takes to buyers and sellers to the closing table, and that's why we are passionate about working with you - and them - to find the best time for their closings. Whether it's after hours, on a weekend, or simply different times on the same day, we're here to help you make it happen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Since Day 1, we have been committing to providing flexible and accomodating scheduling for our clients’ and their closing needs. We recognize that home transitions often present unique challenges, and are willing to work with you and your clients so that all parties are satisfied (and yes, that includes after-hours or Saturday closings, if desired).