The Settlement agent, /title company has three main responsibilities in the settlement process: 1) ensure the Seller title is clear and the seller can transfer the title to the purchaser, 2) ensure all documents are properly signed and notarized to meet lender requirements and in order to record the Deed and Deed of Trust/Mortgage, and 3) act as escrow agent by collecting all funds required to properly complete the transaction and disburse all funds to all parties transaction who are due payment. In addition, the settlement agent will act as a coordinator of communication among all the parties in the transaction, especially the coordination of the actual settlement.