In some areas attorneys act as settlement / closing agents or as escrow agents to handle the settlement. (homeproinspectionsllc.com)
You'll typically want a third party escrow agent such as the title company to hold your earnest money, and you'll never want to directly give the seller your money. (veteransunited.com)
Developed final escrow arrangements with escrow agents and then reviewed those arrangements with the clients. (livecareer.com)