Cost Certainty for Small Portfolios
Small landlords operating one to four units face the same relocation deposit requirements as institutional owners, yet cannot absorb unpredictable escrow charges. A flat fee relocation escrow program eliminates variable costs, provides written fee caps, and ensures total spend is known before funds are wired.
Secured Trust Escrow offers a published schedule that covers all wires, filings, and municipal confirmations within a single transparent figure, protecting owners from post-closing add-ons that can erode net operating income.
Flat-Fee Scope and Inclusions
The flat fee includes same-day wire confirmation, electronic filing with the housing department, DocuSign execution, and lifetime document storage. There are no additional charges for wire reference tracking, notary travel, or after-hours support. The fee is locked at engagement and will not increase even if the city requests supplemental documentation or if the tenant vacates earlier than anticipated.
Published Small-Landlord Schedule
One studio or one bedroom unit: $275 total escrow cost. Two bedroom unit: $325 total escrow cost. Three bedroom unit: $375 total escrow cost. Four unit bundle: $1,200 total escrow cost. These figures are inclusive of all wires, filings, and municipal confirmations and remain valid for 90 days from the date of quotation.
Bullet Point Benefits of Flat-Fee Service
- Written guarantee that total cost will not exceed the quoted figure
- Same-day wire confirmation before 2 pm Pacific
- Electronic filing with city agency at no additional charge
- After-hours document intake for owners who manage properties part-time
- Lifetime document storage and audit support
- No post-closing maintenance or amendment fees
Comparison to Variable Pricing
Traditional hourly or variable escrow pricing can add $150 to $400 in unforeseen charges for wire amendments, courier services, and weekend support. Flat-fee service caps these variables, delivering predictable closing costs that align with small-scale budgets. The transparency also accelerates decision making, as owners can calculate total exit cost before serving notice and can present clean numbers to lenders or partners without surprise adjustments.
Lock Your Flat Fee Today
Secured Trust Escrow provides written flat-fee guarantees within one business hour and maintains a dedicated small-landlord desk for rapid document processing. Upload your determination letter now and receive a locked fee schedule that remains valid for 90 days. To secure your flat-fee relocation escrow and eliminate surprise charges, contact our small-landlord team at 323-919-9894 or submit your documents through our secure portal.
