Escrow Services in Arizona — Smooth, Secure Closings from Contract to Keys
Great American Title Agency provides full-service escrow at 11 locations across Arizona, acting as the neutral third party that protects every dollar and every document in your transaction. Whether you're buying, selling or refinancing, your local escrow officer manages the details — deadlines, funds, signatures and recording — so your closing stays simple and on time.
What Is Escrow and How Does It Work?
Escrow is a neutral process that protects both sides of a real estate transaction. A licensed escrow officer — not the buyer, seller or agent — holds the funds and documents while every condition of the contract is met, then disburses funds, records the deed, and officially transfers ownership.
- Buying a Home
Your earnest money, loan funds and deed all pass safely through escrow.
- Selling a Home
Escrow ensures you're paid in full before ownership transfers, and handles your payoff and net proceeds.
- Refinancing
New loan funds and the old loan payoff are exchanged and recorded through escrow.
- Transferring Property
Family transfers, investment sales and land deals all close through escrow.
What Is the Escrow Process at Great American Title?
At Great American Title, here's what you can expect from contract to keys.
- 1 Open Escrow
We receive your purchase contract and earnest money, open your file, and introduce your dedicated escrow officer.
- 2 Title Search & Commitment
We order a thorough title search and deliver a title commitment showing exactly what needs to be cleared before closing.
- 3 Clear Conditions
Your officer coordinates loan documents, HOA disclosures, payoffs and inspections — tracking every contract deadline and keeping all parties updated.
- 4 Signing Appointment
You sign your closing documents at the branch of your choice; we verify funds using secure, fraud-protected wire procedures.
- 5 Fund, Record & Close
We fund the transaction, record the deed with the county, disburse proceeds, and hand over the keys. Congratulations!
The Benefits of a Great Escrow Team
- Neutral Protection
A licensed, neutral officer protects both buyer and seller — no funds move until everything is verified.
- Secure Funds Handling
Verified wire instructions and fraud-aware procedures guard your money at its most vulnerable moment.
- Deadline Management
Your officer tracks every contract date so nothing slips — and your closing day stays your closing day.
- One Point of Contact
One local expert who answers the phone, start to finish. No call centers, no ticket numbers.
- Close Where It's Convenient
Sign at any of our 11 branches.
- Escrow and Title Under One Roof
Your escrow officer and title team work side by side, which means fewer handoffs and faster answers.
- GAT Cares Community Outreach
Over $1.3 million donated to Arizona charities since 2007, with a portion of escrow fees directed to a nonprofit of the buyer's or seller's choice.
What Our Clients Say About Closing with Great American Title
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A 15+ year client — nothing short of amazing.
They solved an out-of-the-box transaction with full professionalism.
Warm and welcoming — they never hesitate to answer the phone for any question.
100+ transactions closed with GAT — professional and caring at every closing.
Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions About Escrow in Arizona
01 How much are escrow fees in Arizona?
Escrow fees are based on the sale price of the property and are typically split between buyer and seller in Arizona, as negotiated in the purchase contract. For an exact figure on your transaction, call any branch for a quote.
02 Who pays escrow fees — the buyer or the seller?
In most Arizona transactions the escrow fee is split 50/50 between buyer and seller, but it's negotiable and controlled by your purchase contract. Your escrow officer will show you exactly how fees are allocated on your settlement statement before you sign.
03 How long does escrow take?
A typical financed purchase closes in 30–45 days, driven mostly by the buyer's loan approval; cash deals can close in one to two weeks. Great American Title tracks every deadline in your contract to keep your closing on schedule.
04 What should I bring to my signing appointment?
Bring a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID (a second form of ID is helpful), and confirm your funds arrangements in advance — cashier's check or verified wire per the instructions your escrow officer provides directly. Never trust wiring instructions received by email without verbally confirming them with your escrow officer at a known phone number.
05 What is earnest money and where does it go?
Earnest money is the good-faith deposit a buyer makes when a contract is accepted. It's held safely in Great American Title's escrow account — never by the seller or agents — and is credited toward your down payment and closing costs at closing.
06 Can I close at any Great American Title branch?
Yes. With 11 locations across the East Valley, Central Phoenix, the West Valley, and Northern Arizona, you can sign at whichever branch is most convenient — just tell your escrow officer which location you prefer.
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Escrow Services Near You — 11 Locations Across Arizona
Great American Title Agency offers escrow services at all 11 of its Arizona locations, with every branch staffed by experienced local escrow officers. Each transaction can be opened at whichever branch is most convenient for you.
7720 N 16th St, Ste 150, Phoenix, AZ
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
(602) 773-3310
Manager: Janet Moe
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1482 E Williams Field Rd, Ste B104, Gilbert, AZ
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
(480) 207-7400
Manager: Jim Keith
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1630 S Stapley Dr, Ste 116, Mesa, AZ
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
(602) 324-2080
Manager: Bernadette Wylie
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8501 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 100, Scottsdale, AZ
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
(602) 773-3280
Manager: Marlene Ruggeri
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14850 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 145, Scottsdale, AZ
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
(480) 207-7460
Manager: Susie Alvarez
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20860 N Tatum Blvd, Ste 190, Phoenix, AZ
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
(602) 324-2040
Manager: Diana Gonzalez-Walldorf
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7055 W Bell Road, Ste B19, Glendale, AZ
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
(602) 412-4545
Manager: Shannon Pells
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15150 W Park Place, Ste 116, Goodyear, AZ
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
(602) 324-2060
Manager: Morgan Giannicchi
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10204 W Happy Valley Pkwy, Ste D170, Peoria, AZ
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
(623) 455-3683
Manager: Alycia Crook
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15128 W Bell Rd, Ste 3-05, Surprise, AZ
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
(602) 345-7070
Manager: Alycia Crook
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620 E Highway 260, Suite C, Payson, AZ
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
(928) 474-3141
Manager: Heather LeBlanc
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Open your escrow online or call your nearest Great American Title branch today.