Synonyms for "escrow" in Real Estate Listings

Alternative Words for "escrow" in Property Descriptions

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noun

A fiduciary relationship in which one party holds property or assets for the benefit of another.

The buyer put the money in a trust until the deal closed, hoping the house didn't turn into a haunted mansion.

noun

An account used to temporarily hold money or assets until certain conditions are met.

The funds were placed in a holding account, which is just a fancy way of saying they were waiting in line like everyone else.

noun

A specialized account where funds are held by a third party until the completion of a transaction.

The escrow account held the buyer's earnest money while they negotiated who gets the garden gnomes.

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noun

An entity that is not directly involved in a transaction but plays a role in facilitating it.

The third party was called in to ensure that the house didn't come with a family of raccoons.

noun

A place where funds or assets are stored for safekeeping.

The depository held the funds securely, ensuring they wouldn’t be used to buy a lifetime supply of pizza instead.

Some common real estate words can create Fair Housing problems. Describe the property — never the people who might live there.

"exclusive"Can imply certain groups are unwelcome — describe the property, not who belongs there.

"safe neighborhood"Often read as coded language about who lives nearby. Stick to verifiable features.

"family-friendly"Familial status is a protected class — "perfect for families" can exclude others.

"master bedroom"Most MLSs now prefer "primary bedroom" or "primary suite".

"bachelor pad"References marital status and gender — describe the layout instead.

"walking distance"Can discriminate against people with disabilities — use "0.3 miles to..." instead.

"near churches"Religion is a protected class — name the neighborhood, not places of worship.

"adult community"Only use for legally verified 55+ housing — otherwise it excludes families.

"no section 8"Illegal to state in many states and cities — leave rental criteria out of listings.

"integrated"References the racial makeup of an area — never describe who lives in a neighborhood.

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