About

Freedom Escrow

Scott WATROUS

Senior Vice President 

Scott Watrous joined Freedom Escrow in August of 1988, and he has 30+ years of experience in business, finance, and real estate. Scott was born and raised in Orange County, CA.

President & Senior Escrow Officer

An Orange County native, Jason began his career at Freedom Escrow in 1997. His superior customer service has allowed him to work with the largest names in commercial and residential real estate. He is able to take the most complex transaction and simplify the process for the client including all forms of commercial/residential re-sale, loan, 1031 exchange, REO, short sale, and RELO transactions. Jason enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife Brittany and their four children Miles, Anni, Charlotte, and Archie. He currently serves as Chairperson for the Escrow Agents Fidelity Corporation, an important oversight component of the escrow industry. 

Senior Escrow Officer & Corporate Secretary

Michael began his career at Freedom Escrow in 1999 and has accumulated the knowledge and technical expertise to close complex and demanding real estate escrow transactions. This includes commercial/apartment, residential, loan, and REO/short-sales transactions. He takes pride in providing an organized escrow process that will please the most demanding buyer, seller, and real estate professional. His next-level expertise stands out among the assembly line mentality of other escrow practitioners. Michael currently resides in Huntington Beach with his wife and two children. 

Vice President - Sales

Jeff proudly chooses to represent Freedom Escrow because of their commitment to providing quality customer service, excellence in executing transactions, and loyalty to their clients. With his dedication and entrepreneurial mind, Jeff founded and launched his own Metroscapes company in 1984. After 15 years of generating high volume annual sales as CEO, Jeff made the transition into real estate, becoming a top producer for 8+ years at Old Republic Home Warranty prior to entering the world of Escrow. Jeff graduated from Tustin High School and then went on to attend Orange Coast College, receiving his Associates of Arts Degree in Horticulture. 

Escrow Officer

Lisa, an Orange County native, has been with Freedom Escrow for over 14 years. She is an experienced escrow professional handling each client with care in an efficient and hands-on approach. She is an expert in residential and commercial escrow transactions with vast experience in probate/trusts, 1031 exchange, and seller financing. She enjoys spending time with her family, interior design, and being outdoors.