As a real estate agent that shows up for all my client's signings I get a first hand look at many escrow companies. One person that I've come to admire and respect is Jamie Kondo, currently working at HomeStone Escrow in Kirkland. I believe she is about to be promoted to managing their Seattle office but a few details must be sorted out about a replacement for her in Kirkland first. However, even with the limbo she was able to conduct a recent transaction closing for me and my clients on the Seattle side.
Jamie has been working in escrow for about 8 years now and she comes from a family that is well immersed in the real estate scene with her mother being a career agent in the Tacoma area.
Having just passed her LPO (limited practice officer) test she is more than just a "closer" in the industry. Between her previous experiences as a signing agent and her new certification she is able to work on most real estate transactions with aplomb. She is well balanced and professional in her business dealings and she does a fine job of explaining all the documentation to buyers and sellers so they know exactly what they are signing at their appointments. Considering how daunting it can be for a buyer with all of the lender documents this is a good thing. I've sat through some painful escrow signings and had to apologize to clients for the lack of knowledge and professionalism when I've let another agent or their client direct the escrow firm in a transaction.
I highly recommend Jamie!
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