The Basics of Title and Escrow

The escrow portion of this course discusses escrow from opening to closing, how to compose proper escrow instructions, how to protect your brokerage fee, the final closing statement, and all other aspects of escrow. The title insurance portion discusses how to read the title report, easements and encumbrances, the real estate agent's responsibility with respect to the title report, ALTA policies, deed vesting, and a host of other issues relevant to title insurance. There is no math in this course.

Course Content

This course consists of two hours of online reading materials. At the end of the course is an optional 10-question final exam of multiple choice format. After completing the Oregon Real Estate Agency mandated seat time, an Oregon real estate continuing education certificate will be available for printing.