A title or escrow company—also known as a settlement agency and in some states, a real estate law firm—acts as the non-interested third party that follows instructions in a real estate transaction. They facilitate the communication between seller and buyer, takes care of the closing process and provides title insurance. Essentially a title and escrow company will help finalize the transfer of a property from seller to buyer.  

Watch as Victor Vazquez from Security 1st Title explain the process from beginning to end and some useful tips!