Buyer Accepts ?
Buyer accepts the product using the criteria specified in the Escrow Instructions.
Buyer and Seller Agree in principal
Buyer and Seller determine details of transaction, such as price, delivery methods, time tables, acceptance criteria and dispute resolution process.
Buyer and Seller sign documents
Buyer and Seller each sign and return a copy of the escrow instructions.
Buyer Receives product
Buyer receives product and notifies Escrow. Escrow Notifies Seller that product has arrived.
Buyer sends clear funds
Clear funds requires either Wire transfer, or a hold until the receiving bank confirms funds received.
Close Escrow
Escrow releases funds to the Seller and closes the Escrow.
Dispute Resolution
Depending on the agreement. Can include; Returning the product and paying return costs, arbitration, or adjudication.
Maintain contact
Seller notifies Escrow of shipping information. Escrow notifies Buyer of shipment enroute.
Open Escrow
Escrow receives deposit and agreed upon transaction details.
Prepare Escrow Instructions
Escrow prepares instructions specifying the terms of the agreement.
Provide Initial deposit
Buyer and Seller submit funds to cover escrow costs.
Receive Remaining funds
Clear funds requires either Wire transfer, or a hold until the receiving bank confirms funds received.
Receive Signed Escrow Instructions
Escrow receives deposit and agreed upon transaction details.
Seller receives payment
Seller receives the agreed upon payment.
Seller ships product
Escrow notifies the Seller to ship the product. Seller ships the product using the agreed upon method.
Receive Transaction Details
Buyer and/or Seller communicate to Escrow the details of the transaction; by Webpage, Email, Phone or in person.
Receive Initial Deposit
Buyer and/or Seller provide check or wire transfer to cover escrow fees and any agreed upon up front money.
Unsigned Escrow Instructions
Escrow Instructions are Emailed, faxed or mailed as agreed to both parties.
Signed Escrow Instructions
Each party signs a copy of the escrow instructions and returns them to Escrow by Mail, Fax or by scanning and Emailing them.
Notify Seller to ship
Escrow notifies the Seller to ship the product; by Phone and/or Email.
Seller Notifies Escrow
Seller notifies Escrow that the product has shipped, and if possible provides tracking information. Notification should be by Email, Fax, or Phone.
Buyer Notifies Escrow
Buyer notifies Escrow that the product has been received by Email, Fax or Phone.
Buyer Inspects Product
Buyer inspects the product, within the agreed upon timeframe and specifications.
Buyer notifies Product Accepted
Buyer confirms acceptance of the product within the time period specified; by Email, Fax, or Phone.
Buyer Rejects Product
Buyer Notifies Escrow that the product is Rejected; By Phone, Email, or Fax.
Seller Proceeds
Seller proceeds are mailed as a Check, unless another option has been previously arranged.