Escrow companies manage funds, legal documents, and instructions required to close real estate and commercial transactions safely. Providers differ by their specialization in residential sales, commercial property, or business transfers, as well as their fee structures and digital closing options. Selecting a provider requires looking beyond location to confirm their experience with your specific deal type and timeline.
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Valero Title
1233 W Loop S #1230, Houston, TX 77027
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Metropolitan Title & Escrow
800 Gessner Rd #350, Houston, TX 77024
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American Title Company
2900 Woodridge Dr, Houston, TX 77087-2504
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Exodus Title LLC
14505 Torrey Chase Blvd, Houston, TX 77014
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Patten Title Company
19219 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77094-1047
8:00AM – 5:00PM, M-F
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Declaration Title Company
6901 Corporate Dr #102, Houston, TX 77036
M-F 8:30am to 5:30pm
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Select Title, Uptown Galleria
1333 W Loop Fwy S, Houston, TX 77027-6058
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Alamo Title Company
1800 Bering Dr Suite 150 and 430, Houston, TX 77057
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Charter Title
1717 W Loop S 12th Floor, Houston, TX 77027
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First American Title Insurance Company
12238 Queenston Blvd Suite A, Houston, TX 77095
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Legacy Premier Title
8215 Long Point Rd Ste 12, Houston, TX 77055
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North Star Title Company LLC
1305 Antoine Dr, Houston, TX 77055
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Stewart Title Company
1710 W Lake Houston Pkwy #150, Houston, TX 77339
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Texas American Title Company
515 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77027
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TransAct Title
1001 W Loop S #100, Houston, TX 77027
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American Title Co
12200 Northwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77092
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Infinite Title
2500 E T C Jester Blvd #160, Houston, TX 77008
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Patten Title Company - Clear Lake
1335 Space Park Dr Ste C, Houston, TX 77058
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Stewart Title Company
16055 Space Center Blvd #170, Houston, TX 77062
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Stewart Title Company - Champions
19450 Texas 249, Ste 250, Houston, TX 77070
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Carefree Title
2901 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX 77043-1624
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Empire Title Company
2929 Briar Park Dr, Houston, TX 77042-3700
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Patriot Title Garden Oaks
1415 North Loop W, Houston, TX 77008-1302
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Good to know
What does an escrow company do during a property sale?
An escrow company acts as a neutral third party that holds purchase funds, deeds, and legal documents until all conditions of a sale contract are met. They coordinate with buyers, sellers, lenders, and real estate agents to ensure money and property ownership transfer correctly. Once all instructions are satisfied, the escrow officer disburses the funds and records the documents.
How much do escrow services typically cost?
Escrow fees are typically calculated as a base fee plus a percentage per thousand dollars of the purchase price, often ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars total. Additional costs may include wire transfer fees, document preparation fees, and notary charges. Who pays these fees varies by local custom and what is negotiated in the purchase agreement.
How do I choose between an independent escrow company and a title-owned escrow service?
Independent escrow companies are regulated specifically for escrow operations, while title-owned companies handle both title insurance and escrow under one roof. Choosing between them usually depends on purchase contract negotiations, mortgage lender preferences, or past experiences with a specific officer's responsiveness.