After the funds are deposited into the escrow account, the due diligence process begins. The escrow officer follows the conditions set forth in the Business Purchase Agreement.Every party must meet their contractual obligations for escrow to close. An escrow is an arrangement on which a neutral third party, called an escrow holder, holds legal documentation and funds on behalf of a buyer and seller. Escrow gets a request to open escrow typically via an email, phone call, or from a form filled out on our website. The first step in setting up an escrow account is finding a reputable escrow company or title company licensed to do business in your state. The escrow company will deposit the initial good faith money and retain any deed or other related legal and financial items. "Escrow Holder" means First American Title Insurance Company, 3131 Camino Del. Rio North, Suite 190, San Diego, CA 92108. She has over 25 years of legal experience as an in-house counsel, AM Law 100 firm associate, and a solo practice attorney.