With over 61 years of combined involvement in the Malibu/Agoura/Calabasas, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Culver City, Pacific Palisades, San Fernando Valley and all surrounding Los Angeles areas Sterling West Escrow has a multi-pronged approach that balances the potentially conflicting needs and interests of consumers, investors, and financial companies; we are up to the task of achieving this balance.
Sterling West Escrow’s main objective is to give you clear, straight forward guidance and exceptional customer service, delivered with integrity, respect, and the highest level of ethical conduct.
We are committed to demonstrating the utmost concern for our customers, our employees, and the communities we serve and vow to bring thoughtfulness and consideration to every interaction.
We care about our customers which is why we hope by the end of your transaction you will feel that we have provided you with the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and reliability.
We recognize that the buying and selling of property is an important affair to all parties involved. Our ability to earn your trust is what sets us apart from other escrow companies.
Sterling West Escrow offers competitive rates without compromising the supreme level of customer service and precise attention to detail that is required for your transaction.
The short and simple definition is ‘Independent Escrow’ companies work for the customer while the ‘Affiliate Companies’ work for their larger parent companies.
You have a choice. Remember only an independent escrow company licensed by the California Department of Corporations is a 100% neutral third party. Their only concern is to monitor the real estate transaction and safeguard trust accounts funds. Independent Escrow providers are specialists whose sole purpose is providing escrow. Escrow is our only business.
Sterling West Escrow is held to a much higher standard than other escrow service providers. We are committed to service and to do the right thing for our customers.
Independent Escrow Companies, such as Sterling West Escrow, are held to a much higher standard than other escrow service providers such as those run by Real Estate Companies or Title Companies. Our licensing is through The Department of Corporations.
-Our Escrow Officers are certified. All employees have background investigations including photos and fingerprinting by the Department of Treasury.
-Bonding Required
-Audits performed regularly by the Department of Corporations (without any prior notice) and separate independent audits required annually by Certified Public Accountants.
-Deposited funds are protected and insured by the E.A.F.C.
-Net Worth and Liquidity Requirements governed by State of California, Department of Corporations.
-Licensed and bonded by State of California
Real Estate and Title Company Escrow Department Requirements
-No Escrow License Required
-No bonding required
-No Escrow Officer Certification
-No staff experience requirements
-No employee background checks.
-No regular audits of any kind required
-No net worth or liquidity requirements