The role and function of escrow services is to make sure that your real estate closing goes smoothly.
Here are some of the details covered under escrow services:

Act as your escrow agent so your money is handled safely and professionally

Serve as your depositor for all your funds and distribute your funds at real estate closing

Review your title and clear any title defects

Insure that you are getting a title that is "free and clear" at your real estate closing

Calculate any prorations for your taxes and/or Homeowner Association assessments

Payoff any back liens on your property

Conduct a smooth-prompt-professional real estate closing

Sit down with you and fully explain any documents you are unsure of

Sit down with you and make sure you feel comfortable and fully answer any questions you may have

Record your documents for you, Issue your title insurance policy

Be your trouble shooter who finds potential problems and gets them solved