If a buyer asks the broker for permission to "move into" a vacant house before the "close of escrow", the broker needs to ask the seller for permission before allowing the buyer access. Until escrow officially ends, the property still belongs to the seller, which means they are liable and responsible for anything that happens on the property, such as injuries or damage to the property. Additionally, if the escrow process does not finish, there could be a disagreement about any changes the buyer made to the house.


These are questions that the above text answers:

1. What is the potential risk of a buyer moving into a property before the close of escrow?
2. Who is responsible for any injuries or damage that occurs on a property before the close of escrow?
3. What should a broker do if a buyer asks to move into a vacant house before the close of escrow?
4. Who does the property belong to until escrow officially ends?
5. What could happen if the escrow process does not finish?
6. What permission does a broker need to obtain before allowing a buyer to move into a property before the close of escrow?
7. What is the role of the seller in allowing a buyer to move into a property before the close of escrow?
8. What potential disagreements could arise if a buyer makes changes to a house before the close of escrow?
9. What is the significance of the close of escrow in determining ownership of a property?
10. What liability does the seller have for a property before the close of escrow?