# escrows_create

> Create a new escrow/transaction record.

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Create a new escrow/transaction record. Use when an offer is accepted and a transaction opens — to also create buyer/seller client records in one call, use [`create_escrow_with_clients`](/tools/composite/create_escrow_with_clients) instead. Call immediately with whatever data the user provides. Do NOT ask for missing fields — the system shows an editable draft card where the user can fill in remaining details. Returns the created escrow record.

## Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `property_address` | string | Yes | Full property address (street line) |
| `city` | string | No | City name |
| `state` | string | No | State abbreviation (e.g. "CA") |
| `zip_code` | string | No | ZIP code (5 or 9 digit) |
| `purchase_price` | number | No | Purchase price in dollars |
| `escrow_number` | string | No | Escrow or file number |
| `closing_date` | string | No | Expected closing date (YYYY-MM-DD format) |
| `escrow_status` | enum | No | Status of the escrow · One of: `active`, `pending`, `closed`, `cancelled` |
| `representation_type` | enum | No | Who the agent represents in this transaction · One of: `buyer`, `seller`, `dual` |
| `notes` | string | No | Notes about this transaction |

## Example prompts

- "Open a new escrow for 412 Birchwood Ln, Bakersfield CA 93309, 565000, closing July 15."
- "Start an escrow file for the Garcias at 88 Marlowe Ct, escrow number PCH-4471."

## Safety

**Creates data.** Creates a new record in your CRM and may trigger notifications or webhooks. Running it twice creates a duplicate, so Claude runs it once per request.

## Previous name

This tool was previously published as `create_escrow`. Call it by its current name — legacy names are kept here for reference and old links redirect, but they are not callable.