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Our Mission is to Provide Unsurpassed Services

OurValues

Our amazing Mainstream Escrow family is dedicated to providing an experience that goes above and beyond the norm. We will work hard to earn the trust of our clients and building a solid working relationship. You can rest assured that your transaction will be completed in both a thorough and timely fashion.

I have worked in mortgage and real estate for 20 years almost, using various escrow companies along the way. Some good some ok some not so efficient. However I can say that Stephanie at Mainstream Escrow is the best office I can trust my clients.. I could never leave Mainstream as long as Stephanie is there.

Quocanh N. Westminster, CA

I have worked with Tina on several occasions. As an accountant I am always looking for the escrow company to be honest, professional, approachable, and mostly accurate. Mainstream Escrow Inc. and Tina in particular, did a great Job closing my transaction. It was smooth from start to finish. Thank you again Mainstream Escrow for the great experience and hard work.

Tony F. Costa Mesa, CA

Mainstream escrow is deserved to be called 5 stars service. The Escrow Officer/ manager, Stephanie Nguyen and her team, who know exactly what they are doing from not only their experience but also from their knowledge and honesty. I used mainstream escrow and very happy with the way they handle my client's documents from A-to-Z extremely smooth and organized. Thank Stephanie and your team; always hope to work with you in the next deals ever.

Chi D. Torrance, CA

I have worked with Stephanie for many years now & she is absolutely the best! She puts everyone else's needs 1st & goes the extra mile to make sure customer service is the #1 priority. I would highly recommend her services to everyone out there. Stephanie Nguyen gets the job done, Thanks again for everything!!

CJason H. Ladera Ranch, CA

I previously had two transactions with Mainstream Escrow. I had such a pleasant experience from A-Z. Stephanie is very knowledgeable and precise throughout the whole process.

Charlie N. Garden Grove, CA

Stephanie and Tina really know what they are doing. I have been a client for about a year. They really go extra mile for us on escrow needs. Great job Mainstream escrow.

Cindy W. Fountain Valley, CA

I thought all escrow are the same, I learned my lesson. Mainstream doesn't say no to anything. They are so fast and friendly. Many escrow offices close at 5 on the dot. Mainstream escrow waits for the loan docs and will accommodate escrow signing after hours. Thank you Mainstream for consistent VIP service.

Teddy W. Westminster, CA

OurServices

With a combined 15+ years experience in Escrow industry, we have the confidence to close transactions in a timely and efficient manner.

We handle ALL real estate transactions:
  • Residential Purchases
  • Refinances
  • Commercial Purchases
  • 1031 Exchange
  • Real Estate Owned (REO)
  • Short Sales
  • Reverse Mortgages
  • Vacant Land
  • Tract/New Construction
  • Probate
  • Multi-unit

Our LocationContact Us

Mainstream Escrow
9972 Bolsa Ave, Suite 101
Westminster, CA 92683

    Tel: 714.839.9888

    Fax: 866.811.3336

    Email: info@MainstreamEscrow.com

    www.MainstreamEscrow.com

 1/4. TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF

I am the..
Your Name:
Your email address*:
Your phone number*:
Preferred method of contact:
 

 2/4. ABOUT THE PROPERTY SALE

Property address:
Sales price:
Close of escrow date:
Contract acceptance date:
Buyer's name*:
Buyer's phone/email:
Buyer's address*:
Seller's name:
Seller's phone/email:
Seller's address:

 3/4. AGENTS INVOLVED IN THE SALE

Listing agent name:
Listing agent company:
Listing company email/phone:
Listing commission amount:
Selling Agent name:
Selling Agent Company:
Selling Agent email/phone:
Selling Agent commission amount:

 4/4. TRANSACTION FINANCING

Transaction coordinator:
Transaction coordinator email:
Transaction coordinator phone:
Loan officer name:
Loan officer phone:
HOA name:
HOA management Company:

Multi-Lingual officers & staff

Our Escrow Officers can serve you in English, Vietnamese languages.

Independent Escrow Company

Licensed & regulated by the California Department of Business Oversight

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City Requirements

Updated: February 20, 2018

To help you, as an owner and possible future Seller, or as a real estate professional, here is a list of cities in California which have adopted ordinances that require a "pre-sale" property report. This means that before an escrow can close and property transferred, the City has to disclose to the Buyer what is on the City records as to the status of the property, its permits, violations, and compliance with its building code ordinances. Many require an on-site inspection by their inspector, others just do an internal check, but all require fees to be paid. Selling real estate in this day and age can be massively confusing. It is our aim to make it easier for you with non-biased, easy to understand information.

City

click on Report Name to view

Contact Phone #

Cost

Notes/Comments

Azusa

626-812-5265

$52 . $165

All properties, including vacant land, but not on first sale. Buyer to acknowledge report, 6 month time limit. Prices subject to change every summer (updated March 8, 2012).

Bell

323-588-6211
ext. 298

$200 + $75/unit

Inspection required. Seller signs form, must get signature notarized if not submitting application in person.

Belvedere
(Marin County)

415-435-3838

$300

Inspector goes out to the property. Report cannot be waived. Good for 60 days. Buyer acknowledges report.

Beverly Hills

310-285-1141

Buyer & Seller sign form. No inspection. Only deals with smoke detector and water conservation.

Burbank

818-238-3700

Water Conservation only. No inspection. Buyer & Seller sign on Certificate of Compliance.

Carpinteria
(Santa Barbara County)

805-684-5405
ext. 451

$245 . $400

Inspector goes out to the property. Buyer must acknowledge report. Cannot be waived. Good for 6 months.

Carson

310-952-1766

$150 and up

On site inspection required. Good for 6 months. Buyer must acknowledge. FAQ link

Chico
(Butte County)

530-879-6700

Cost varies per each private inspector. Only mandatory on buildlings prior to 1991. Buyer doesn’t need to acknowledge. Inspectors are certified by the city. Commercial buildings don’t require it.

Compton

310-605-5509

$60 . $140

Inspection required. Residential Only. Call for application form. Buyer acknowledgement of Residential Building Report needed.

Corte Madera
(Marin County)

415-927-5062

$130

Inspector doesn’t go out to the property. Cannot waive. Buyer doesn’t need to acknowledge. Commercial buildings don’t require it. It is good for 6 months.

Cudahy

Pre-Inspection report

323-773-5143

$255 up to 5 units

Inspection required. Pick up form at Building and Safety, pay and obtain appointment. Residential, commercial and vacant land.

Culver City

Report for Residential Building Records

310-253-5800

$96-$128

No inspection. Need on residential & commercial properties, no vacant land. Call for application. Takes 10 business days. Buyer needs to acknowledge.

Daly City
(San Mateo County)

650-991-8061

$45

Fax report. The report is computer generated. Buyer has to acknowledge the report and inspection and cannot be waived. The report is good for 6 months.

Del Rey Oaks
(Monterey County)

831-394-8511

$100

See website for Information. Physical inspection required. Property owner must acknowledge report. Report cannot be waived. Commercial buildings have a separate report.

Eastvale
(Riverside County)

951-361-0900

$46.00 annual fee

For businesses and rental properties. No physical inspection is required at this time. Annual term from April 1 . March 31. More details here

El Monte

626-580-2050

$195.50-$252.50+

Inspection required. Residential and commercial properties. Call for application form. Buyer acknowledgement needed. Form Link

El Segundo

NONE now, pursuant to Building Dept.

310-524-2380

NONE

Gardena

310-217-9530

$315

Inspection required only of exterior. Report to be delivered 15 days prior to closing. Residential and commercial. Condos are exempt. Buyer can sign a Waiver. Buyer must acknowledge either the report or the Waiver.

Hawaiian Gardens

562-420-2641

$265

Inspection required. Residential and commercial properties. New construction exempt. Deliver 21 days before closing, Buyer to acknowledge.

Hermosa Beach

310-318-0235

$246

Residential only. Takes 2 weeks to process. Exterior inspection only. Good for 6 months

Huntington Park

323-584-6271

 $105 for exterior inspection, $60 for interior inspection

Inspection required. Single family 1-4 units and vacant land required. No commercial or over 4 units. Good for 6 months.

Inglewood

310-412-5294

$163 (up to 4 units) + $11/unit (after 4 units)

Additional fees apply for inspection. Full breakdown on their Building Fees page. Buyer needs to acknowledge. Good for 6 months.

Laguna Beach
(Orange County)

Real Property Report

949-497-0714

$350

No inspection. All properties, including commercial and vacant land. Go down to Building Dept and pick up application and pay. Realtor needs to have his City Business License to show. Takes 7 days.

Lawndale

310-973-3230

$80

Inspection required. For residential properties. Turnaround about 5-7 days and Buyer must acknowledge and sign resulting inspection report.

Livermore
(Alameda County)

925-960-4410

$60

No physical inspection. Buyer must acknowledge it. Cannot waive. Good for 6 months. Commercial buildings don’t require it.

Lomita

310-325-7110

$162.18

For residences with certain exceptions. Does not apply to commercial property. On-site inspection is an additional $162.18. For more information, check out the City of Lomita Community Development page.

Long Beach

562-570-6401

$95 for 1-2 units

Inspection concerns only non-street parking at a residence/building. Certain conditions allow for the use of a Garage Exemption Certificate. Rates for the program are here.

Los Angeles City

213-485-2216

$70.85 per parcel

No inspection. Need on residential and vacant land. No commercial properties or first sale of new residential building. Need application form with original signatures by Seller (and Buyer if Buyer is doing work). Good for 6 months. Completed reports can be searched for and printed out at this link.

Los Angeles City –
Dept of Water and Power

213-284-6130

$15 -$75 and up

Licensed plumber to certify low flow toilets and showerheads and sign Certificate of Compliance. Seller and Buyer also to sign. Form link

Lynwood

310-603-0220
ext. 289

$230.44

Inspection of exterior only. Residential only. Call for application form. Real Estate Agent needs to have business license for Lynwood to apply.

Manhattan Beach

310-802-5546

$121.50

No inspection. Residential only. Water Conservation Retrofit required.

Marina
(Monterey County)

831-884-1214

$50

See website for Information. Physical inspection required. Buyer acknowledges report. Report cannot be waived. Good for 3 months. Commercial buildings do not need.

Maywood

Pre-Sale Home Inspection

323-562-5727

$110

Inspection required. Application is multiple carbon copy. Call them to mail. Buyer needs to acknowledge report and this report cannot be waived. No expiration date, good until sale of property again.Whoever is applying for report needs to have a Business License with City.

Monterey
(Monterey County)

Residential Property Report

831-646-3890

Report Faxed. Exterior inspection only. Buyer acknowledges report. Report cannot be waived. Good for 6 months. No requirement for condominiums, but apartments do require.

Monterey Park

NONE ANYMORE

Newport Beach

949-644-3291

$156 . 182 and up

Residential only. Inspection not required, but if declined, will be noted on report for Buyer to acknowledge. Takes 30 days to complete after application submitted. Corrections to be done within 30 days or Buyer can assume responsibility. Good for one year.

Orange
(Orange County)

NONE ANYMORE

Oxnard
(Ventura County)

Report of Building Records

805-385-7840

$37.80

Inspection not required. Residential and commercial. Buyer to acknowlege. Takes 7 days to process. Good for 6 months. Call Patricia or Ruby for fax or e-mail of application.

Palos Verdes Estates

310-378-0383

$113

Inspection not needed. Takes 5 working days. Good for 6 months. Homeowner applies. If third party applies, needs a City Business License in order to apply.

Pasadena

626-744-4633

$132.66 . $265.33

Inspection required and cannot be waived. Single family, duplex, condos. Seller can assign responsibility for corrective work to Buyer which will require their acknowledgement. Buyer has 6 months to comply. Certificate is valid for 1 year. Must go in to apply.

Piedmont
(Alameda County)

Housing Records Search

510-420-3050

$50

No physical inspection. Report cannot be waived. Buyer doesn’t need to acknowledge it. Commercial buildings require the same report.

Port Hueneme
(Ventura County)

Residential & Commercial Building Records

805-986-6500

$43-$107

Has option of report only or report and inspection. Required for residential and commercial. Buyer can waive with signature on waiver and sent to Building and Safety. Can obtain a supplement to original report that was obtained 6 months prior. No application online. Call for application.

Rancho Palos Verdes

310-265-7800
Only deals with smoke detector and water conservation.

Redondo Beach

310-318-0636

$50

Residential only. No inspection unless their records show violations exist. Buyer to acknowledge. Good for 6 months.

Rolling Hills Estates

310-377-1577

$200-$300

Residential only. Buyer can choose a record search only or with an on-site inspection. Buyer to complete application. Takes 7 business days. Must have to close.

Ross
(Marin County)

Residential Report

415-453-1453
ext.106

$325 + $100
each add. unit

Physical inspection required. Business license is required for businesses, which costs $100. Buyer must acknowledge report. Cannot be waived. Also required for commercial buildings. Good for 12 months. Go to Building Dept to get application.

Salinas
(Monterey County)

831-758-7241

$60.90

Report Faxed. No physical inspection required. Buyer acknowledges report. Report cannot be waived. Good for 90 days.

San Diego
(San Diego County)

NONE ANYMORE

San Fernando

Residential Inspection Upon Resale

818-898-1227

$240.00

Inspection required. Call or visit their office for an application. More information can be found on their Building and Safety page.

San Francisco

415-558-6080

$148

Residential only. City does not inspect, but needs to get a licensed contractor to do so. Valid for one year. Buyer does not need to sign off. Each building needs its own application.

San Francisco

415-558-6220

Residential only. Energy Conservation required only once in lifetime of home and will be noted on the 3R report. The water conservation is required each time of transfer. Go to website to find City approved inspectors. Inspector normally charges flat fee for all inspections and filing fees.

San Francisco

415-558-3300
(Fire Dept)

$330 + $344/year

Residential only. Check if property contains stationary tank, if there is a cap on sidewalk or a generator for above ground or portables. Buyer must apply. There is a one time cost of $330 and a yearly tax license of $344, paid through Tax Collector. Fire Dept will inspect tanks yearly.

San Marino

Residential Compliance Certificate

626-300-0700

$140.00

Residential only. Inspection fee separate. Apply in person, they will provide list of individuals or firms allowed to do inspection. Report cannot be waived. Buyer not required to acknowledge report. All violations must be corrected within 6 months. Takes 10 business days. Good 2 years or when sold.

San Pablo
(Contra Costa County)

510-215-3030

$125 (condo),
$175 (SFR),
$25+ per/unit

Physical Inspection required. Report cannot be waived. Good for 6 months. Commercial buildings not required. Buyer does not need to acknowledge.

Santa Monica

310-458-8355

$234.46

Inspections not required. Computer generated report. Can fill it out online. Cannot be waived. Buyer must acknowledge. Good for 6 months. Look for application form under “Forms . Public Records . Public Records Request”.

Sausalito
(Marin County)

415-289-4128

$150

No physical inspection. Report cannot be waived. Buyer doesn’t need to acknowledge. Needs a sewer video it doesn’t have one within last 3 years. Go to Building Dept to get application.

Seaside
(Monterey County)

831-899-6736

$129

Report emailed. Exterior inspection only. Must have every time the property transfers. Cannot be waived.

Signal Hill

Residence Inspection program

562-989-7348

$170-565

Only for 4 units and up residential properties. Valid for 6 months. Buyer does not need to acknowledge. Must go to City to obtain application, 10:30-11:30 Monday-Friday.

South Gate

323-563-9500

$61

Inspection required. Residential only or residential in mixed use units. Code violations to be corrected within a year by Seller or Buyer. Buyer to acknowledge. Report is good for one year.

Torrance

Building and Safety Dept.
310-618-5898

No property inspection or report required. However, does need a Smoke Detector Compliance done by Contractor.

Thousand Oaks
(Ventura County)

805-449-2500

$82- $308

Inspections required only if there are open permits, cost is then $308. No inspection cost is $82. Good for 6 months. Takes up to 10 working days to get.

Ventura
(Ventura County)

805-654-7874

$79.00

No property inspection. Only review permits on file. Buyer to acknowledge.