Transaction coordination in Houston.

A transaction coordinator in Houston manages the paperwork, deadlines, and communication between all parties from contract to close. Houston sits in Harris County, Texas, within a metro area of roughly 7.9 million people. Every file follows Texas rules, Harris County recording customs, and the pace of the local market.

For a full breakdown of Texas closing conventions, contract forms, and regulatory details, see the Texas state hub.

• Median home price: $335,000
• Average days on market: 48
• Metro population: 7.9 million

Largest Texas metro by population and the top U.S. metro for numeric population growth in 2024-2025. Energy-sector economy creates boom-bust real estate cycles, with strong investor activity in suburban new construction.

Title companies run closings in this market, not attorneys. Quill manages the entire transaction from contract to close, coordinating directly with the title company on commitment review, settlement statements, and closing logistics.

• Closing convention: Category D
• Standard contract form: TREC 20-18 (One to Four Family Residential)
• State regulator: Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC)

From the moment you forward the executed contract until after the close package is in your broker file, Quill runs the deal end-to-end. $350 per file, billed at close.

• Contract timeline built and shared with all parties (cooperating agent, lender, title company, and inspectors)
• Deadline tracking for every contingency in the TREC 20-18
• Earnest money delivery confirmed and receipt chased until it clears escrow
• Inspection scheduling coordinated with the buyer's vendors; objection and resolution deadlines tracked
• Weekly lender updates pulled with direct confirmation before contingency expirations
• Title commitment reviewed for exceptions that need cure or waiver
• Closing disclosure reviewed against commission demand and broker file requirements before signing
• Final broker-file package assembled to Texas regulatory standards

How much does a transaction coordinator cost in Houston?

Quill charges $350 flat per file for transaction coordination in Houston, Texas. The fee is billed at close, so there's no upfront cost.

What's the median home price in Houston?

The median home price in the Houston metro is approximately $335,000, with an average of 48 days on market.

Who holds earnest money in Harris County?

In Harris County, earnest money is typically held by the title company, not the buyer's brokerage.

Does Houston require a closing attorney?

No. This market uses title companies or escrow officers for closings rather than attorneys. Quill coordinates directly with the title or escrow company throughout.