In my State, to release an escrow holdback after closing to make repairs, BOTH PARTIES must sign the release of the escrow agreement. Step 7: Post-Closing Activities.Some companies have a strict policy against escrowing for repairs to be performed after closing. Learn how to create a repair escrow to ensure the home seller makes repairs even after the sale and honors promises from your negotiations pre-closing. Agreement on Costs: The parties agree on the estimated cost of the repairs and how much money will be held in escrow to cover these expenses. Escrow Agreement for Deferred Repairs and Debt Service – 223(f). An escrow holdback is the act of collecting additional funds at closing that will be refunded after necessary repairs have been made to the purchased property. Closing is the final phase of mortgage loan processing where the property title passes from the seller to the buyer. Repair Timeline: A timeline is established for completing the repairs. This can vary but is often within 30 to 90 days after closing.