The escrow process starts when the seller and the buyer agree to the buyers offer. "Agree" means both buyer and seller have signed all documents.Title and escrow process for sales in Maricopa, Pinal, and Pima County. Closing escrow is the process of finalizing the purchase of a home in Green Valley AZ, ultimately transferring ownership from the seller to the buyer. Earnest money is held in escrow until the closing of the sale. It can be applied to the down payment at the close. The escrow company disperses the funds to the Sellers and other parties. After that, he escrow company files the documents with PIMA County. The seller will receive their payment. This is typically done via a wire transfer or a check from the escrow company.