Escrow for property deals

Escrow isn't built into Ecuador's property process the way it is in the US or Canada. Money usually changes hands at the notary, which leaves buyers and sellers exposed in between.

When escrow helps

Grace & Nelson offers escrow account services for property transactions. It's most useful when:

  • you're buying from abroad and won't be at the signing
  • a deposit has to be paid on the promesa de compraventa, weeks before the deed
  • the sale depends on conditions, such as a lien being lifted or repairs being done first
  • buyer and seller don't know each other, or one side is using a power of attorney

Tell us about the deal and we'll explain how the account works for it, when the money is released and what it costs, before anything is signed.

Part of a full purchase or sale

Escrow works best alongside the legal checks on the property itself: title, liens, taxes and the contract. See buying and selling property for how we handle the whole transaction.

Ask about escrow

Write to us at ecuador@gracenelsonlaw.com and we'll reply by email, in English or Spanish. If you'd rather talk it through, book a consultation.

Or call 099 611 0451 in Ecuador or (651) 621-3652 from the US, or message us on WhatsApp.

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