A: I think that I am going to hire a lawyer to help me transfer the deed of my house. B: Don't worry. The escrow company will be helping us with transferring the deed. A: How do they begin the process of transferring the deed? B: A title search is necessary to make sure that there are no liens against your property. A: What will happen if they find a lien against my property? B: All liens against the property must be cleared before the sale of your house can continue. A: How can I shorten my escrow? B: Make sure that you accurately complete all paperwork in a timely fashion. This will help shorten the length of your escrow. A: How many days will it take to close the escrow? B: Thirty to ninety days is about how long it takes to complete an escrow.