Buyer and Contractor determine work stages, money to be provided at each stage, criteria to determine if work is completed properly, and dispute resolution method.

Both parties sign a copy of the escrow instructions and return them to Escrow.

Buyer reviews the work performed per the agreement and acknowledges that work is complete to Escrow.

Buyer notifies Contractor and Escrow of deficiencies in the work performed. The contractor either agrees and corrects the problem, or disagrees and the agreed upon dispute resolution process is begun.

Receive clear funds from the buyer sufficient to meet the payout for the current stage of work. Clear funds requires wire transfer, or confirmation of the sending or receiving bank that funds have cleared.

Escrow is completed. Disburse remaining funds per escrow instructions.

Contractor performs the specified work and notifies Escrow and the Buyer of completion.

Funds are released to the Contractor as a check. (unless prior arrangements have been made).

Notify the Buyer and Contractor each time a stage is completed, or the next stage has been funded.

More stages remain. Send money for next stage to Escrow.

Continue through the process if more work stages remain.

Last stage is complete and accepted. Release the final payment to the contractor per the escrow instructions and send out final documents.

Phone and Email or mail the Contractor to begin the next stage of work.

Buyer phones, emails or mails the Contractor and Escrow to notify them that the current stage is accepted.

Contractor phones, emails or mails the Buyer and Escrow to notify them that the current stage of work is complete.

Phone and Email or mail the Seller to send funds for the next stage.

Capture detailed information as to the requirements of the parties involved.

Upon acceptance by the buyer, funds are released to the Contractor as a check. (unless prior arrangements have been made).

Clearly detail the terms of the escrow. Including terms of conflict resolution

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An initial deposit to cover escrow expenses, and depending on the agreement between the contractor and buyer, money to pay for the first stage.

Both parties sign a copy of the escrow instructions and return them to Escrow.

Receive clear funds from the buyer sufficient to meet the payout for the current stage of work. Clear funds requires wire transfer, or confirmation of the sending or receiving bank that funds have cleared.

Email, mail, and or fax the escrow instructions to both parties.

Mail, and fax or email a signed copy of the escrow instructions to Escrow.