What the game is teaching
Escrow Run is seven decisions because a real sale turns on about seven. Miss one and you feel it at the closing table.
- Who you hire. It changes every decision after it. Watch an agent work before you sign with one.
- Preparation. Small fixes show up in the photos. Big remodels rarely pay themselves back.
- Price or financing. Sellers win with a number they can defend. Buyers win with a loan that is already approved.
- Exposure. More qualified eyes on a home means more offers. Buyers learn a market fastest by walking it.
- The offer. The highest number is not always the strongest offer. The one that closes is.
- Inspection and repairs. Get a real bid before agreeing to any number. Skipping the inspection is a bet.
- The curveball. Appraisals, insurance, liens and cold feet show up late. Good preparation shows up early.
How long does it take to play?
About five minutes. There is one daily deal for sellers and one for buyers, the same for everyone, and a new pair at midnight.
Which areas does it cover?
Cities across the Santa Clarita Valley, Los Angeles County, Ventura County and Orange County, from Castaic to Costa Mesa.
Is this real estate advice?
No. It is a game. The events are fiction and every real home, loan and contract is different. Talk to a licensed professional about yours.
Who made it?
Connor MacIvor, a Santa Clarita Valley real estate broker for more than 27 years and a retired LAPD motor officer. He builds his own software.
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