Sellers
Eastern Title handles the seller's side of any real estate transaction — title search, lien clearance, document preparation, payoff coordination, and same-day wire disbursement of your proceeds.
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As the title and escrow company handling your settlement, Eastern Title & Settlement conducts land record, lien, judgment, court, and other searches to confirm you have the right to sell the subject property and determine what requirements must be satisfied to convey good title to the buyer. We handle the funds to be exchanged, pay third parties, prepare closing documents, and issue title insurance policies — acting as a neutral intermediary who helps both sides close in accordance with the sales contract.
Why It Matters
A clear title is the foundation of every successful closing — whether you're selling a single-family home, a commercial property, an estate, or an investment. Even long-held properties can carry unresolved liens, judgments, or easements that delay or derail a transaction. Eastern Title identifies and resolves these issues early so your sale stays on track.
Key Benefits
- Full title search and lien clearance before closing
- Mortgage payoff coordination and verification
- Accurate seller net sheet so you know your proceeds in advance
- Same-day wire disbursement after closing
- Deed preparation and same-day recording
- Remote / RON closing option for seller convenience
Why Sellers Choose Eastern Title
We identify and clear title issues before they delay your closing
Accurate payoff coordination ensures any mortgages are paid in full at closing
Net sheet delivered in advance so you know exactly what you'll walk away with
Same-day wire disbursement means your proceeds arrive fast
Nationwide coverage for residential, commercial, estate, and entity transactions
RON closings available so you don't have to travel to the settlement table
How We Work Together
Open Your Order
Your agent or buyer's settlement company sends us the contract. We open the file and begin the title search.
Title Search & Clearance
We examine the full chain of title, identify any liens or claims, and work to resolve them before closing.
Document Preparation
We prepare your deed, seller's ALTA statement, payoff letters, and all closing documents for your review.
Closing & Disbursement
You sign at closing — in person or remotely. Your mortgage is paid off and proceeds wired the same day.
Closing Services for Sellers
Challenges We Solve
Outstanding Liens or Judgments
We identify liens, HOA balances, IRS judgments, and other encumbrances early and coordinate payoffs so they're cleared at closing.
Mortgage Payoff Discrepancies
We order and verify payoff figures directly from your lender and reconcile them against the closing statement to ensure accuracy.
Delays in Receiving Proceeds
We disburse seller proceeds by wire on the day of closing — you don't have to wait days for your money.
Frequently Asked Questions
More Seller Information
As the title & escrow company handling your settlement, Eastern Title & Settlement will conduct land record, lien, judgment, court and other searches to confirm you have the right to sell the subject property and determine what requirements need to be satisfied in order for you to convey good title to the buyer. We handle the funds, prepare closing documents, and issue title insurance policies — acting as a neutral intermediary who helps both sides close in accordance with the sales contract. Here are a few additional issues to consider:
Identification
All sellers will need to provide a valid, government-issued form of photo identification such as a driver license or passport. No ID, no closing.
Corporate Issues
If the seller is an entity (LLC, corporation, etc.), we will need formation/operating/good standing documents. The selling entity must identify who will sign on its behalf. We can’t close without complete corporate documentation.
Estates
If the seller is an estate, we will need copies of the estate paperwork, including the decedent’s death certificate, the List of Interested Persons, and the Letters of Administration or other court-appointed fiduciary document.
Surveys
If the buyer requests it, a licensed surveyor will prepare a location drawing or boundary survey. They may need your help obtaining full access to the property. Any title defect discovered will be brought to your attention.
Title Insurance
Our title insurance commitment will be made available to the seller upon request. When we discover material title issues that cannot be resolved prior to closing, all parties will be notified.
Settlement
The contract may contain a “settlement date” but until all conditions are confirmed by all parties, settlement has not been scheduled. Eastern Title is not responsible for collecting earnest money, forcing parties to close, or resolving contract disputes.
Pre-Signing
If you would like to pre-sign settlement documents, that can be arranged. Contact us for more information about pre-signing.
Funds
Please be careful with your funds. There are those who try to take advantage of sellers by diverting sale proceeds. We will never change wire instructions in the middle of a transaction.
We'll need you to complete our Seller Information Form as soon as possible to move your file forward to closing.
What We Handle
From the moment your property goes under contract, we manage every detail on the seller's side — title research, lien resolution, document preparation, and proceeds disbursement — so you can close with confidence.
Title Search & Clearance
- Full chain of title examination
- Lien identification and resolution
- HOA and municipal lien searches
- Judgment and encumbrance clearance
Closing Coordination
- Seller document preparation (deed, ALTA)
- Mortgage payoff coordination
- Tax and HOA proration calculations
- Scheduling and closing confirmation
Proceeds & Recording
- Seller net sheet preparation
- Same-day wire disbursement
- Document recording with county
- Remote / RON closing option
What Sellers Need to Know
Important information to help your transaction close smoothly.
Identification
All sellers will need to provide a valid, government-issued form of photo identification such as a driver license or passport. No ID, no closing.
Corporate Sellers
If the seller is an entity (LLC, corporation, etc.), we will need formation/operating/good standing documents. The selling entity will also need to identify who will be signing closing documents on its behalf. We can help with templates for corporate, LLC resolutions. We can't close without complete corporate documentation.
Estates
If the seller is an estate, we will need copies of the estate paperwork, including the decedent's death certificate, the List of Interested Persons, and the Letters of Administration or other document from the court appointing a fiduciary to act on behalf of the Estate seller. You can save the expense of us retrieving copies from the court.
Surveys
If the buyer requests it, a licensed surveyor will be engaged to prepare a location drawing or boundary survey. They may need your help obtaining full access to the property to complete their work. Anything constituting a title defect which is discovered by the surveyor will be brought to your attention.
Title Insurance
Our title insurance commitment will be made available to the seller upon request. When we discover material title issues that cannot or will not be resolved prior to closing, all parties will be notified so the issue can be considered in the context of the contract terms.
Settlement
The sales contract may contain a “settlement date” but until all contract conditions have been satisfied and the exact time and place of settlement has been confirmed by all parties, settlement has not been scheduled. We cannot control if and when buyers fund and close. Please be aware that Eastern Title is not responsible for collecting earnest money, forcing parties to close or resolving contract disputes.
Pre-Signing
If you would like to pre-sign settlement documents, that can be arranged. Contact us for more information about pre-signing.
Funds
Please be careful with your funds. There are those who try to take advantage of sellers in real estate transactions by diverting sale proceeds or cash necessary to close. We will never change wire instructions in the middle of a transaction.
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