A view of houses and tennis courts from above.

Expert Escrow Services for Every Transaction

City Escrow, Inc. is committed to delivering professional and experienced escrow agents at your service. As a licensed California company, we handle a broad range of real estate transactions, including residential, commercial, probate, and 1031 exchanges. With a commitment to personalized service, you'll work directly with your escrow officer, ensuring your transaction receives the full attention it deserves—no intermediaries, just dedicated support.

Trusted Expertise for Smooth Closings

Highly Trained Professionals

Our escrow officers are well-versed in real estate closing procedures, ensuring a seamless transaction.

Neutral Third-Party Role

We act impartially, following the instructions of all parties involved to maintain fairness.

Detail-Focused

Our officers keep track of every transaction detail, ensuring no step is overlooked.

Commitment to Efficiency and Accuracy

We guarantee a smooth and timely closing with the highest standard of precision.

Direct Access to Your Escrow Officer

For our independent escrow specialists, you're not just another file. We handle your transaction from start to finish, ensuring you work directly with your escrow officer every step of the way. No assistants, no middlemen—just dedicated, personalized support.

Our Team

A person with an open mouth and no face.

BETH COUNCIL

Escrow Officer/Manager

Beth has the unique combination of a very efficient escrow officer and manager coupled with her absolute dedication to providing excellent service to her clients. It is her over three-decade career in the escrow profession combined with a service-oriented philosophy making it a critical element of her very successful career. Her training and experience allow her to process various escrows, including residential, short sales, 1031 exchanges, commercial, and land. Beth escapes from the daily grind finding her Zen and practicing yoga, travel, and spending time with her family.

A person with an open mouth and no face.

DENA MUSGROVE

Escrow Officer

Dena has more than 25 years of experience in a wide variety of simple to complex transactions. She has skillfully closed 1000's of residential property escrows from $50,000 land sales to $14,000,000 estates. She has exceptional skills in handling probate and estate sales. Most recently also working with dozens of lenders and attorneys as they have completed complicated "short-sales," foreclosure avoidance sales, and other distress property sales. Dena is ready to deliver service from A to Z and beyond.

A person with an open mouth and no face.

DEBORAH SMITH

Escrow Officer

Debbie has been in the escrow business for over 20 years as an escrow officer and assistant. Running both a refi and a sale desk. She has also worked as an escrow coordinator for Real Estate agents giving her a well-rounded view of the real estate transaction.

A person with an open mouth and no face.

Kyle Douvros

Sales & Escrow Liaison