Title and escrow process for sales in Maricopa, Pinal, and Pima County. Step 1: Opening Escrow.The first step in the escrow process is opening escrow. Home insurance is a form of property insurance that covers losses and damages to an individual's residence along with furnishings and other assets in the home. The Seller will typically give the Buyer within 5 days of contract acceptance, a 5-year insurance claims history on the home. The buyer covers the costs of the loan policy unless the sales contract reflects otherwise. The period that you are "in escrow" is often 30 days, but may be longer or shorter. What You Need to Know About Escrow. Escrow process occur once both buyer and seller had accepted an offer and agreed on all the terms and conditions. Escrow instructions instruct the escrow company how to carry out the terms and conditions of the contract.