FAQs

Got questions about how Build Safe Escrow works? We’ve gathered the most common ones here to give you clear and simple answers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contractors

Escrow is a financial arrangement where a neutral third party holds funds until specific conditions are met. For contractors, escrow ensures that payments for construction projects are securely held and only released when both parties fulfill their contractual obligations. This protects both the contractor and the client from potential disputes and delays.

To set up an escrow account, contact us to discuss your project details. We'll send you an Escrow Agreement and establish the escrow account accordingly. Our team will guide you through the process, ensuring that all conditions are clearly defined and agreed upon.

In the event of a dispute, the escrow account ensures that funds are held securely until the issue is resolved. The Escrow Agreement will set up a dispute resolution process that will seek to avoid litigation. Our goal is to ensure fair and transparent handling of the situation.

Using escrow services adds a layer of security and trust to your transactions. It ensures that funds are available and protected until the work is completed to the agreed standards. This reduces the risk of non-payment and helps maintain smooth project operations.

Yes, there are fees for using escrow services. These fees cover the management of the escrow account and the handling of transactions. We provide a transparent fee structure, and we’ll discuss the costs with you before setting up the account.

Developers & Builders

To set up an escrow account, contact us to discuss your project details. We'll send you an Escrow Agreement and establish the escrow account accordingly. Our team will guide you through the process, ensuring that all conditions are clearly defined and agreed upon.

In the event of a dispute, the escrow account ensures that funds are held securely until the issue is resolved. The Escrow Agreement will set up a dispute resolution process that will seek to avoid litigation. Our goal is to ensure fair and transparent handling of the situation.

Lenders

An escrow service for lenders involves a neutral third party managing and securing funds during a real estate transaction. This ensures that the lender’s investment is protected and that funds are only released when all terms of the agreement are met.

Build Safe Escrow uses advanced security protocols and best practices to protect your funds. We ensure that all transactions are handled securely, and funds are held in escrow until all contractual conditions are satisfied.

Escrow services provide several benefits, including enhanced security for your funds, transparency throughout the transaction, and assurance that funds are only released when all terms are met. This minimizes risk and helps ensure a smooth transaction process.

To get started, contact us to initiate the escrow process. We will send you an Escrow Agreement to review, set up the escrow account, and provide you with all the necessary information to manage your funds securely.

Homeowners

Escrow is a financial arrangement where a neutral third party holds funds until all conditions of a real estate transaction are met. For homeowners, this means your funds are securely managed and only released as each project milestone is met.

Change question to Why Should I Use Escrow Services for My Home Renovation or New Construction Project? Using a third-party escrow service protects you by ensuring that your funds are safely held and only released when each project milestone is completed. It provides peace of mind and helps prevent disputes.

Our escrow services are ideal for home purchases, sales, and other real estate transactions. Whether buying or selling a home, our services help manage funds securely and efficiently.

Yes, there are fees for our escrow services, which cover account management and transaction handling. We provide a transparent fee structure and will discuss the costs with you before setting up the account.

Funds are released once all contractual conditions are met and both parties agree. The timing depends on your contract terms and work completion. We provide updates to ensure timely fund release.