ESCROW AGREEMENT - Agreement for Earnest Money in Realty Purchase and Sale - execution and escrow terms

Sep 2, 2026

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Escrow Agreement setting the legal framework for a realty purchase and sale where the Purchaser and Seller require an Escrow Agent to hold Earnest Money. The agreement appoints THE TITLE GROUP, INC. as Escrow Agent, requires deposit into a general non-interest bearing account, and specifies disbursement rules upon written instructions. It allocates liability limits, addresses good-faith actions and reliance on counsel and documents, provides a court-tender discharge mechanism, and requires indemnification for losses, costs, and expenses.

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Escrow Agreement Parties

Appointment of Escrow Agent and Earnest Money Deposit

Disbursement Upon Closing or Failure

Liability Limits and Good-Faith Reliance

Dispute Handling and Court Tender

Indemnification and Notice Provisions

ESCROW AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this __________ day of ______________, 20__ by and among___________________________________________, (hereinafter referred to as “Seller”); _________________________________________________, (hereinafter referred to as “Purchaser”); and THE TITLE GROUP, INC. (hereinafter referred to as “Escrow Agent”); WITNESSETH WHEREAS, Seller and Purchaser have entered into a Contract for Purchase and Sale of Realty, dated _________, 20__, for the sale and purchase of certain property located in _____________________County, Alabama, and more particularly described on an Exhibit “A” attached hereto (hereinafter referred to as the “Property”); and WHEREAS, Purchaser and Seller desire to have Escrow Agent hold the Earnest Money as required under the contract for Purchase and Sale of Realty, in escrow pursuant to the terms hereof. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency whereof is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby covenant and agree as follows: Purchaser and Seller hereby appoint THE TITLE GROUP, INC. as Escrow Agent hereunder. Purchaser has delivered and deposited with Escrow Agent the amount of $_________________ dollars, representing the Earnest Money as required by the Contract of Purchase and Sale. The Escrow Agent agrees to immediately deposit said funds in ___________________________________________ into its general non-interest bearing account and to hold and disburse said funds, as hereinafter provided. Upon written notification from Purchaser and Seller that the contemplated sale is to be consummated, Escrow Agent shall deliver the Earnest Money to Seller to be applied to the purchase price shall be paid to Purchaser, unless otherwise instructed by the parties hereto. Upon written notification from both Purchaser and Seller that the contemplated sale shall not take place, Escrow Agent shall deliver the Earnest Money to Purchaser or as otherwise instructed by the parties hereto. The parties hereto covenant and agree that in performing any of its duties under this Agreement, Escrow Agent shall not be liable for any loss, costs or damage which it may incur as a result of serving as Escrow Agent hereunder, except for any loss, costs or damage arising out of its willful default or gross negligence. Accordingly, agent shall not incur any liability with respect to (i) any action taken or omitted to be taken in good faith upon advice of its counsel given with respect to any questions relating to the duties and responsibilities, or (ii) to any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance upon any document, including any written notice of instruction provided for in the Escrow Agreement, not only as to its due execution and the validity and effectiveness of it provisions, but also to the truth and accuracy of any information contained therein, which Escrow Agent shall in good faith believe to be genuine, to have been signed or presented by a proper person or persons and to conform with the provisions of this Escrow Agreement. In the event of a dispute between any of the parties hereto sufficient in the sole discretion of Escrow Agent to justify its doing so, Escrow Agent shall be entitled to tender unto the registry or custody of any court of competent jurisdiction all money or property in its hands held under the terms of this Escrow Agreement, together with such legal pleading as it deems appropriate, and thereupon be discharged. Purchaser and Seller hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless Escrow Agent against any and all loss, costs, damage, charge liability or expense, including without limitation, court costs and attorneys fees, which it may sustain or incur in connection with its serving as Escrow Agent hereunder. All notices, demands and other instruments required or permitted to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be effective upon receipt thereof whether del

FAQs

What does the Escrow Agent do with the Earnest Money?

The Escrow Agent holds the Earnest Money as required under the Purchase and Sale contract and deposits it into a general non-interest bearing account. It then disburses the funds as instructed in writing by the parties.

When will the Earnest Money be delivered to the Seller?

After written notification from both Purchaser and Seller that the contemplated sale will be consummated, the Escrow Agent delivers the Earnest Money to Seller for application to the purchase price.

How does the agreement limit the Escrow Agent’s liability?

The Escrow Agent is not liable for losses, costs, or damages incurred in performing its duties except for willful default or gross negligence. It is also protected for good-faith actions taken or omitted based on counsel advice or reliance on documents and notices believed genuine and properly executed.

Sep 2, 2026

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