Escrow Rates for All of Washington except Chelan, Douglas, Island, Okanogan, Skagit, Spokane and Whatcom Counties (effective 05.2025)
Current Escrow rates for Chelan and Douglas Counties only (effective 7.2023)
Current Escrow Rates for Island & Skagit Counties
Current Escrow rates for Okanogan County only
Current Escrow rates for Spokane County only
The basics of escrow, why it’s needed and what to expect on the road to closing the transaction.
Flow chart guides you through the escrow process, includes Title, Escrow and Lender duties.
Your CW Account manager is there to help you every step of the way. And as part of your team, you’ll be supported and encouraged as you grow your business.
Remembering these steps can help you get through a successful listing and closing, every time.
Several informational flyers covering the basics of the title insurance and escrow process.
Click to view the county closures for 2024 and upcoming in 2025
A flyer containing 2025 important dates to keep in mind as you plan your closings this year. Also includes calendar of rescission dates by consummation date, Sundays and holidays, and last day for refi’s.
1031 Exchange services are now offered under one roof when you use CW Title and Escrow
CW Title and Escrow is partnering with Cinch to provide a trusted home warranty option for buyers. Download our flyer for more information.
Does FIRPTA apply to your transaction? When foreign owners sell, 10% or 15% of the gross sales price must be forwarded to the IRS unless certain exemptions apply.
More information about CW Title’s notary services which include the following three options: Remote Online Notary (RON), mobile notary services, and in-office by appointment only signing.
Need some “good funds” guidance? Our “Show Me the Money” flyer explains the correct way to provide funds at closing.
A simple breakdown of who normally pays for certain fees and services at closing.
Learn more about escrow impound accounts, an account attached to the mortgage through which taxes are paid.
Explanation of sewer capacity charges and how, when, and by whom they are billed.
This flyer will help you explain how real estate excise taxes (REET) calculations changed effective 2023. This version includes sample tax calculations at different price points to illustrate the implications of these changes.
Overview of the ways in which CW will accept funds and basic instructions and timeline.
Because of the length of time it takes for personal checks to clear, this flyer helps you learn more about our policy for providing earnest money and bringing funds at closing.
What happens after closing? These helpful tips will set your post-closing off to a great start.
Did you know escrow companies are only responsible to pay off lienable utilities? Find out more about which utilities are qualified to be paid.
If you have sellers needing to arrange a “rent-back” while they wait to find their next home or plan their next chapter, this flyer explains the basics of a rent-back and also CW Escrow’s role at closing.
Eight points to consider before preparing an addendum to the purchase and sale agreement that includes holdbacks.
This is a lien that has been placed on a property for contractor’s fees, sub-contractor’s fees, construction materials, or any other items that have been used to improve a property.
A power of attorney is necessary when your seller is unable to sign closing documents. This is a list of the most common power of attorney’s available to help you decide which type is best for your situation.
To better serve all our clients, CW Title and Escrow translation and/or interpretation services are available in several languages (within King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties).
5 important things to know about earnest money (EM) release that will help keep your transaction on track for a smooth closing.
Learn more about sub-escrows, when they are used and why, and the associated fees.
What you should know about Cooperative Sales (Known in the Industry as “Co-ops”)
This flyer describes what happens next after an offer is written up, negotiated and accepted.