We use Prime Transfer for all our closings.  

Did a wire transfer for the money.Good luck.

I understood that in Texas specifically it must be disclosed to the seller all monies transferred.

Is Brother's name on the title (meaning, was a deed transferring house put in his name and recorded at the county recorder)?  

Each state or commonwealth has it's own laws concerning intestate distribution of real estate.Further, there are different levels of power for the person(s) who wish to transfer real estate or encumber with a voluntary lien like a trust or mortgage that is insured by a title company. 

I need to login to my bank and tell him the amount so his bank can later on transfer money to my bank.

Your offer should stipulate that the EMD funds will be deposited into escrow within 3 business days of written acceptance of offer and needs to be made via certified funds (wire transfer or certified check).I like the suggestion of the $150k all cash offer, wait for the counter and then give them the ask price with seller carrying a laon for the difference.

rentlinx.com it will post on CL, zillow, even rental websites you didn't even know exist.i was getting calls from people across the country...one lady was in california who wanted to stay here for her ailing dad. i got a nice couple from indiana. he got transferred here for work. they have been great.

When the deed is executed ownership is transferred.2) Should the GWD be notorized?

If it is in fact a 401k at a current employer and it can not be transfered out, then the ONLY option is for your client to utilize the 401k borrowing provisions which allow up to $50,000 max loan amount.