If you've ever gone through a home sale, you know the feeling: the offer gets accepted, there's a moment of celebration — and then... nothing seems to happen for weeks. Where's the house? Is it really yours? What's actually going on? As your agent, this stretch is when I'm working the hardest — even though it can feel like the quietest part of the process from your side. Here's a real look behind the curtain at what's happening during escrow. Week One: The Paper Chase Begins