Talk Title to Me: Property Taxes & The Closing Process
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (1:00 PM - 1:30 PM) (PDT)
Description
Join us on August 26th at 1:00 p.m. via Zoom for a fast-paced, 30-minute virtual session with special guest Joyce Avila, Branch Manager/Senior Escrow Officer, focused on how property taxes affect the title and escrow process from contract to closing.
Property taxes play an important role in nearly every real estate transaction and understanding how they're handled during escrow can help prevent surprises, delays, and last-minute questions from your clients. Join First American Title as we walk through the most common property tax scenarios encountered during a transaction and explain how we work to ensure taxes are handled correctly.
Topics Covered
- How property taxes are reviewed during the title and escrow process
- What title and escrow need to close when property taxes are due or delinquent
- How property tax prorations are calculated between buyers and sellers
- Supplemental property taxes—what they are, who receives them, and why they aren't collected in escrow
- Escape assessments and how they can affect a transaction
- Outstanding tax liens and other property tax issues that may delay closing
- Common questions about impounds, lender requirements, and tax payments
- Best practices for preparing your clients for property tax obligations before and after closing
Whether you're representing buyers or sellers, this session will help you better understand how property taxes are handled behind the scenes, allowing you to answer client questions with confidence and help keep your transactions on track.