Escrow is our only business
Grossmont Escrow Co. is a licensed independent escrow provider dedicated to providing each client professional service and outstanding results from open to close.
Only independent escrow providers licensed by the California Department of Corporations are 100% neutral third parties. Our only concern is to monitor your real estate transaction and safeguard trust account funds. Independent Escrow providers are specialists whose sole purpose is providing escrow services.
Fast Response
Our professional staff of escrow officers strive to return your calls and respond to your emails as soon as possible. We understand how important your escrow transaction is to you and it is just as important to us.
Centrally Located
Our office is located just off Interstate 8. If you need a convenient place to meet, we have a conference room and offices available. Just give us a call.
Delivery Service
Document delivery is just one of the personal touches you will enjoy when you choose Grossmont Escrow. Courier service is always available.
Escrow Fee
Grossmont Escrow Co. has a regular fee schedule for escrow services. These fees may vary based on the complexity of the transaction. Please contact us for information about the escrow costs associated with your specific transaction.
Types of Escrow
- Real Estate Sales
- Refinancing
- New Home Sales
- Commercial Property
- Bulk/Business Sale
- Cabins on Forest Service Land
- Mobile Homes
The sale of real estate is the most commonly known type of escrow. It often involves the sale of an existing home with an agent or a For Sale By Owner (FSBO). The sale of mobile homes, investment property and vacant parcels are also real estate sales. Having a reliable escrow agent is essential for a trouble-free process.
The realtor, broker, lender, buyer or seller participate in the selection of the escrow company. By choosing an independent escrow company, like Grossmont Escrow Co., you ensure impartial, fair representation of all parties.
There are many reasons for refinancing your home or income property. Maybe you want to lower your interest rate, change the term of your loan, or receive cash for your equity. Grossmont Escrow is trusted by many lending institutions and consumers to handle their refinance in a professional and timely manner.
Purchasing a newly built home is slightly different than purchasing an existing home. Instead of a "listing agent," buyers purchase directly from the builder or developer. Grossmont Escrow has strong relationships with many of San Diego's local builders and our escrow officers are very knowledgable about new home escrows.
Grossmont Escrow is a full-service escrow agency providing expert services in most types of escrows. With our long history in San Diego, we are uniquely positioned to assist you when you are buying or selling commercial property.
Bulk sales are controlled by state regulations to protect the buyer and the seller. One of the escrow officer's duties is to arrange for the business sale to be published in local publications to allow outstanding creditors to satisfy any claims they may have with he seller. The ensures that the buyer is purchasing the business free and clear of any past debt.
This sale of a business may or may not include purchasing the real property.
Escrows involving cabins require an escrow officer with experience and expertise. Most cabins are located on leased Forest Service land, so they require a unique escrow process. Grossmont Escrow has handled many of these types of escrows over the years.
Grossmont Escrow works directly with the Department of Housing and Community Development to process these transactions. Mobile Homes and Manufactured Homes are handled differently then a home that is affixed to the property.
Grossmont Escrow works directly with the Department of Housing and Community Development to process these transactions. Mobile Homes and Manufactured Homes are handled differently then a home that is affixed to the property.
The Life of an Escrow

Not all of the above are duties of the escrow holder.