If you want, I can probably act as a middleman between you and the localbitcoins seller for the WU funds(If you are not very experienced with dealing on localbitcoins). Currently the going rate for 1 BTC is 667.77 USD for 1 BTC with your volume, and you'll get around $481.46 USD for your BTC.
I won't charge you a fee, or, you could just purchase it yourself here:
https://localbitcoins.com/ad/277342/cash-out-your-bitcoins-western-unionAre you serious ?
What? I've had plenty of people come to me asking me to do a trade on localbitcoins for them simply because they are not confident to do it themselves.
I am aware that OP stated escrow, but I'm just giving him my advice and offer.
Sort out your own problems first before you look at others'.