Capitol Abstract's escrow department is your partner when it comes to the real estate closing process. Once the abstracting and title work is complete, the escrow department serves as a third party, providing depositories for the buyer's funds and legal transfer of the deed from seller to buyer. The closing process also includes the buyer's receipt of a free and clear title and the seller's receipt of payment from the buyer. The escrow officer prepares all necessary closing documents, presents the closing statement and instructions and obtains signatures from all parties involved in the transaction.