A: I really need help knowing what to do about transferring the deed of my house. B: The work of legally transferring the deed of your house will be taken care of in escrow. A: What is the first thing that they will do? B: The first thing they do is a title search to make sure that there are no liens against your property. A: What if I have a lien against my property? B: Your home cannot be sold until you clear all liens. A: How long will the escrow take? B: You can control some aspects of the length of your escrow but not all. Complete all paperwork in a timely fashion. A: So, how many days will it take? B: An escrow can take anywhere from thirty to ninety days.