Escrow Services in the Tri-Cities

When you are involved in a real estate transaction, few things are more important than knowing your money is being handled securely and fairly. That’s where escrow comes in—and it’s where Passport Title TN excels. Our local office provides trusted escrow services for all types of property transactions, ensuring that your funds are protected and your deal progresses smoothly.

Whether you're buying a home, selling land, or handling a commercial closing, we serve as a neutral third party, safeguarding your deposit until all terms of the agreement are met. With decades of combined experience and a deep understanding of real estate law, our local team delivers escrow services that are efficient, compliant, and completely transparent.

Escrow is the process of placing funds or assets in the custody of a neutral third party until certain conditions are fulfilled—typically the closing of a real estate transaction. When buyers place a deposit, also known as earnest money, that money is held in an escrow account. It is not released to the seller until all the requirements in the purchase contract have been satisfied.

Our local escrow specialists handle this process with precision and integrity. We provide secure escrow accounts, follow strict protocols for release of funds, and ensure that every step is clearly communicated to all parties involved.

Escrow is a critical part of almost every real estate transaction. It helps protect both buyers and sellers from financial risk and misunderstanding. We routinely provide escrow services for:

• Residential property purchases
• Commercial real estate transactions
• Land acquisitions 
• New construction and builder closings
• For Sale By Owner (FSBO) transactions
• Refinances and loan payoffs
   

In each case, we act as a trusted middleman, holding funds safely while making sure that all contractual obligations are met before any money changes hands.

At Passport Title TN, we combine the security of a national platform with the personal service of a local team. Our Johnson City office gives you direct access to experienced escrow professionals who understand the local market and are committed to your success.

Here’s what sets our escrow services apart:

🛡️ Trusted Neutrality
We operate as a fully neutral third party, ensuring that neither the buyer nor the seller has undue control over the funds during the transaction.
 

🔐 Secure Handling of Funds
All escrow accounts are managed according to industry best practices, with full compliance to state and federal regulations.
 

📄 Custom Escrow Instructions
We tailor escrow instructions to your transaction, whether it's a simple home sale or a complex commercial deal.
 

🔄 Transparent Release Process
Funds are only disbursed after all conditions have been met, keeping everyone protected and informed.
 

📞 Direct Communication
No call centers here. You'll work with a dedicated escrow officer who knows your file and keeps you updated throughout the process.

We provide escrow services for a variety of situations, including:

• Holding earnest money deposits until closing
   
• Managing construction draws for builders and developers
   
• Escrow for short sales or probate property sales
   
• Escrow for refinance transactions or lien payoffs
   
• Disbursement of funds for 1031 exchange intermediaries
   

Whether you’re a buyer, seller, lender, agent, or attorney, our escrow services are designed to make your transaction more secure and more predictable.

Our office is conveniently located at 3201 Bristol Highway, Suite 7, Johnson City, TN, and we proudly serve the entire Tri-Cities area—including Kingsport, Bristol (TN/VA), Elizabethton, and Greeneville—as well as communities across East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, and beyond.

We’re deeply familiar with the local real estate landscape and can handle everything from traditional residential purchases to complex commercial escrow arrangements.