About Us

Who We Are

About Us

Guaranteed Escrow is a service of Vertical Optimization. We help companies and individuals BUILD TRUST when conducting business.

Our world-class escrow service enables buyers and sellers BUILD TRUST so as to complete a transaction (especially when they are unable to meet physically).

  • You want to buy a product (or procure a service) from a vendor.
  • The seller wants to sell to you.
  • You both have agreed on the basic terms of the transaction (price, features, delivery time, etc.).
  • BUT you do not know each other and you are afraid to pay before receiving the goods. The seller is also afraid to send the goods without being paid.
  • There is a trust deficit.

That is where we come in......

  • We help you draft an agreement. It could be very simple (one or two lines) or very complex. We are here to help see you through the entire transaction. 
  • Once everyone agrees on the terms, the buyer pays us and we hold the funds IN ESCROW for the seller.
  • We confirm to the seller that the payment funds are now in escrow. (Now the seller has confidence to send the goods knowing they WILL be paid IF they deliver.)
  • The seller ships the goods.
  • The buyer receives the goods and confirms they are fine, and we release the funds to the seller as agreed.
  • Everyone is happy.

What if there is a dispute?

  • Our small service fee (~2%) includes the services of our highly trained arbitrators; no need to go to court - ever.

That is how we help BUILD TRUST.

We Are Here To Help You.

Why Choose Us?

Because We Can Help You Have A Trouble-Free Business Transaction.

Simple Step

How It Works

Just a few simple steps to make your transaction safe & secure.

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Buyer & Seller Agree
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We Draft A Simple Agreement
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Buyer Pays Into Escrow Account
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Seller Ships Products To Buyer
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Seller Gets Paid
Areas Of Focus

What Kinds Of Transactions Do We Cover?

We specialize in the following types of (non-real estate) transactions:

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions


Who Initiates The Escrow Process?

It could be either party, the buyer or the seller. But both of them MUST agree to the terms of the agreement.

How Much Does The Escrow Service Cost?

The small registration charge covers the drafting and setup of the agreement, while the 2% service charge covers the escrow transaction and any arbitration services that might be needed.

How Long Does The Process Take?

Since we do NOT handle real estate transactions (our focus is commercial transactions) most escrow transactions can be completed in a very short time (a day or two typically). Obviously more complex transactions will take longer to set up the agreement and manage the escrow process.

What If The Seller Does Not Deliver?

Remember, funds remain in escrow until the seller meets the terms of the agreement.
In the event of a dispute, we provide HIGHLY TRAINED arbitrators to intervene and resolve the dispute, FREE OF CHARGE.
There is no need to go to court if our services are utilized in a timely & appropriate manner.

Escrow Is Quite Common In Real Estate. Do You Provide Real Estate Escrow?

No. We do not provide escrow services for real estate transactions. We focus on e-commerce & retail, agricultural & natural resource, and industrial transactions. 

Who Drafts The Agreement?

That is part of the service WE provide. We draft the agreement so as to capture the understanding between buyer and seller. That way the transaction is smooth and seamless.

Who Pays For The Escrow Service?

It could be the buyer or the seller (based on agreement) but in most cases, the buyer adds that fee to the amount paid and we deduct our fee before transferring the appropriate balance to the seller.

Whose Account Does The Buyer Pay Into?

The buyer pays into OUR designated escrow account. We only release the funds to the seller AFTER we confirm that the buyer has received the goods (or after an agreed time has elapsed).

How Do We Get Started?

Click here to contact us and give us a quick overview of your transaction. The initial consultation is free.

PAYMENTS

We Accept

The Following Payment Methods For Escrow Transactions.