This depends on the transaction. As escrow is generally a buyer protection, the seller will consider it a 'nice to have', rather than a 'must have', so frequently insist that the buyer pays. In many circumstances, however, both parties recognise the benefits and, a bit like legal fees, agree to split them.
a DOS & Co. business.
SB.149 China Works
100 Black Prince Road
London, SE1 7SJ
Tel. +44 (0)203 393 5756
dospay is a trading name of DOS & Co. Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales with company number 08294966.
DOS & Co. Ltd. is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority under the Payment Services Regulations 2017 (FRN: 833374) for the provision of payment services.
You can read about the difference between escrow and payment services here.