About Realty Escrow

Realty Escrow was established in 1977 by Dick Mietzner, a prominent Real Estate developer and Broker. We are very proud of the fact that we have such a well established, locally-owned escrow company. Many of our clients have been with us since day one. We have been located in the North City, now Shoreline, area of Seattle for nearly 25 years and have recently opened a second branch in South Everett.

Dick Mietzner, Owner and President:
Opened Realty Escrow out of a growing demand from his agents and loan officers at the real estate mortgage companies he owned. Dick was also establishing a family owned construction company and Realty Escrow helped Streamline the closing process for all. He now divides his "mostly" retired time between Edmods and Hawaii.





Jana Torbenson, Manager/V.P:

Started from the ground up! She was hired on as a receptionist in 1992 after graduating from the University of Washington. Promoted to closer just 10 months later, she obtained her Limited Practice Officer license in 1993. Jana is known for her great attitude and professionalism. After building a solid client base for three years, she was handed the management position. Jana has increased the number of transactions closed per year each and every year since 1996. She opened the second branch of Realty Escrow in Sept. 1998 and is gaining a loyal following in South Everett. It is apparent to everyone she works with that she loves what she does for a living and passes her enthusiasm for escrow onto her employees.

Shannon "Jean" Jacobsen, LPO:
Has been with the company since 1997 and brings 30 years of banking, real estate development and closing experience. A resident of the North Seattle/Edmonds area since childhood, she believes that our customers deserve the best service imaginable.

Claudia Baker-Sing, LPO:
has been with Realty Escrow since 1998. She has worked in the Real Estate/Banking industry for over 15 years and is experienced in mortgage/loan processing, escrow, property management and loan servicing. Claudia is active in the Escrow Association of Washington and was named "Escrow Achiever of the Year" in 1999 by the Greater Seattle Regional Assoc. She is currently serving as Second Vice President of the Escrow Association of WA.


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