Escrow in California: The 30 Days That Decide If Your Deal Closes

California doesn’t use closing attorneys. If you’re buying or selling a home on the Peninsula, an escrow officer runs your close — and they will not advise you. Here’s exactly what happens across the 21 to 30 days between accepted offer and recorded deed, plus the San Mateo County sewer lateral rule that quietly adds weeks to closings every month. Learn more: https://blog.realestateburt.com/escro... Timestamps: 0:00 - California has no closing attorney: who runs your escrow 1:05 - What an escrow officer and a title company actually do 2:17 - The escrow calendar: day 0, day 17, day 21, recording day 04:11 - Sewer lateral inspections and what really delays a Peninsula close 5:28 - What to do next Thinking about buying or selling in San Mateo County? Call or text me at 650-274-3598 for a straight read on your timeline and your city’s requirements. Burt Tsuei | Team Lead, Burt Tsuei Real Estate Group | Keller Williams Peninsula Estates | DRE# 01906450 | RealEstateBurt.com Nothing here is legal, tax, or financial advice. Contract timeframes are negotiable and city ordinances change — verify with your city and your own professionals. #CaliforniaEscrow #SanMateoCountyRealEstate #HomeClosingProcess ------------------------- 🔻TAKE THE NEXT STEP🔻 👉Free Home Valuation https://burt-tsuei-home-value.paperfo... 👉Looking for a San Mateo County Bay Area Home? https://realestateburt.kw.com/search/ 👉Sign Up for My Video e-Newsletter https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/si... 🔻ABOUT US🔻 Burt is passionate about selling real estate in the mid-peninsula, and inspired by his clients’ goals and dreams. No matter what your unique needs are, whether you’re transitioning from city living or stepping up to a larger home, his mission comes straight from the heart: to protect your best interests and make your experience seamless. From the moment you work with Burt you’ll feel both comforted and empowered, knowing you have a caring advocate and knowledgeable professional on your side. He takes time to listen and understand what you really want, patiently educates you on your options, and offers attentive guidance through every step of the process. 🔻CONTACT INFO🔻 Burt Tsuei Burt Tsuei Real Estate Group Keller Williams Peninsula Estates | BRE #01399365 16 E 3rd Ave San Mateo, CA 94401 📞 650-274-3598 📧 Burt@RealEstateBurt.com 💻 RealEstateBurt.com 🔻FOLLOW US 🔻 Google – https://share.google/5LsiohB6dMJYrIArO Facebook –   / realestateburt   Instagram –   / realestateburt   LinkedIn –   / realestateburt