Reviewed by the Sky Escrow team, a California DFPI-licensed escrow company serving Los Angeles County.
Last updated: August 25, 2026
To open escrow online with Sky Escrow, submit the accepted purchase agreement along with buyer and seller contact information, the property address, sale price, and closing date — plus lender details if the purchase is financed. Sky Escrow confirms receipt, assigns a file number, and your escrow officer contacts you directly to begin the transaction.
This page is built for real estate agents, buyers, and sellers who are ready to submit an escrow order — not for background reading on how escrow works generally. If you want the full walkthrough of the process first, see How to Open Escrow.
What You Need Before You Submit an Escrow Order
Have these items ready and your file can typically be opened the same day you send them.
- Fully executed purchase agreement — including all counteroffers, addenda, and signature pages
- Buyer’s name(s) and contact information — phone and email
- Seller’s name(s) and contact information — phone and email
- Property address — and APN if you have it
- Sale price
- Anticipated closing date
- Lender name and loan officer/processor contact — if the purchase is financed
- Agent name, brokerage, and contact information — for both sides, if represented
A file missing one of these — most often lender contact information or a signature page — is the single most common reason an escrow order sits instead of opening immediately.
How to Open Escrow Online with Sky Escrow
Submitting an order to open escrow online takes a few minutes once the paperwork above is in hand.
- Send your order. Email the signed purchase agreement and transaction details to info@skyescrow.com, or call (818) 712-0000 / (888) 891-0002 to submit an order by phone.
- Get confirmation and a file number. Sky Escrow reviews the agreement and assigns a file number so every party has a single reference point for the transaction.
- Hear from your escrow officer. Your assigned escrow officer reviews the terms of the agreement and reaches out with next steps, including how to submit the earnest money deposit and a wire fraud advisory.
- Sign escrow instructions. Buyer and seller sign instructions drafted from the purchase agreement, and the deposit is placed into the escrow trust account.
From there, escrow moves into the standard sequence of title work, contingency tracking, and closing preparation. Escrow Timelines for Agents walks through roughly how long each stage takes in Los Angeles County.
What Happens After You Submit Your Escrow Order
Once your order is in, expect three things in short order: a confirmation that the file was received, a file number, and direct contact from an escrow officer.
Sky Escrow’s general practice is for an escrow officer to reach out within one business day of a file being assigned. That first contact typically includes a request for any missing signature pages, wire fraud verification guidance, and an initial document checklist for the buyer and seller.
Nothing about opening escrow requires the buyer or seller to be present in person — most orders are submitted, confirmed, and opened entirely by phone and email.
Opening Escrow in Los Angeles County
Sky Escrow is licensed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) and operates from Encino, with regular activity across Greater Los Angeles, Malibu, Laguna Beach, and San Diego. Verify an escrow company's DFPI license status
Because Sky Escrow works across multiple LA-area cities day to day, opening a file here also means the file lands with an escrow officer already familiar with county recording practices and the city-level transfer tax rules that vary across Los Angeles County — details that matter once the file moves toward closing, even though they don’t affect how quickly escrow opens.
Why Agents Use Sky Escrow to Open Escrow Fast
Agents submitting orders regularly point to the same reason: a complete submission gets a direct response from a person, not a queue. Escrow for Real Estate Agents covers what else agents should expect from an escrow partner once a file is open, including proactive contingency tracking and wire fraud safeguards.
If you handle multiple transaction types — residential, refinance, short sale, probate, 1031 exchange, or TIC — the intake process is the same: submit the signed agreement and contact details, and the file opens under the applicable service line.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I open escrow online with Sky Escrow?
Email your fully executed purchase agreement and transaction details to info@skyescrow.com, or call (818) 712-0000 / (888) 891-0002. Sky Escrow confirms receipt, assigns a file number, and an escrow officer contacts you to begin the file.
What information do I need to submit an escrow order?
The accepted purchase agreement, buyer and seller contact information, the property address, sale price, closing date, and lender information if the purchase is financed.
How long after I submit an order does an escrow officer contact me?
An escrow officer is typically assigned and reaches out shortly after the file is confirmed.
Can I open escrow without a real estate agent?
Yes. Sky Escrow accepts FSBO orders directly from buyers and sellers — the same information (signed agreement, contact details, price, and closing date) is used to open the file.
Is there a fee to open escrow?
There is no separate charge to submit an order or open a file. Escrow fees are calculated as part of the transaction and disclosed before closing.
Contact and Disclaimer
Sky Escrow, Inc.
15760 Ventura Blvd, Suite 1050, Encino, CA 91436
Phone: (818) 712-0000 / (888) 891-0002
Email: info@skyescrow.com
Licensed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI). License No. 96DBO-214073. License status: Active.
This article is for general informational purposes and is not legal, financial, or tax advice.
If your paperwork is ready, the fastest next step is to send it in now: email info@skyescrow.com or call (818) 712-0000 to submit your order, or (888) 891-0002 toll-free. Sky Escrow will confirm your file and connect you with an escrow officer to get the transaction moving.