9 tips for making escrow less stressful

Waiting to close escrow on a new house is an emotional roller coaster. Here are some tips from the pros on chilling out during a tense time.

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When you're buying a home, the escrow period — that time between having your offer accepted and having the keys in your hands — can drive even the most zen buyer to the brink of insanity. "After you agree to do everything under the sun for the seller, offer far more than you want to pay, and promise your agent that you'll be 'easygoing,' the real fun begins," says Realtor Alison Gilbert. But there are ways to make the process less stressful. Here, real estate agents share their top tips on getting through escrow without losing your mind.

1. Trust your real estate agent

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Lindsey Hunter Lopez

Writer and blogger Lindsey Hunter Lopez is currently immersed in the world of parenting thanks to her two small children. Her work has appeared at Parents, SheKnows.com, L.A. Parent, OK!, CNN, FOX News, and Preen, among other publications. Lindsey is a graduate of the University of California, Santa Cruz, and New York University. She's endlessly fascinated by parenting trends, subcultures, social media phenomena, and children's clothing.