It’s honestly a toss-up sometimes, I agree. I’ve seen “premium” companies that were slow to respond and smaller outfits that were super proactive. Here’s what I usually tell clients:
- Ask your real estate agent for recent experiences—they’ll know who’s been reliable lately.
- Look up recent online reviews, but focus on the most current ones.
- If you can, call the company and see how quickly they answer or respond to your questions.
Even then, it’s not foolproof. Sometimes it just depends on which escrow officer you get assigned. I wish there was a magic formula, but it really is a bit of a gamble.
Even then, it’s not foolproof. Sometimes it just depends on which escrow officer you get assigned.
That hits home. Had a deal nearly fall apart last year because the escrow officer just ghosted us for days—total nightmare. Now I always double check who’s handling things, but honestly, it’s still a bit of a roll of the dice.
