Because we can help you be the RESPA expert in your market.
At Stewart, we want to help you turn the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) reforms into an opportunity to increase revenue. By preparing your company and your customers for the changes resulting from the changes made to RESPA that go into effect January 1, 2010, you can position yourself and your agency as a valuable resource for information.
The resources you need to be a resource for your customers
Of course, to be the RESPA expert you first need to learn about the RESPA reform. Stewart provides you with access to a variety of materials covering the changes in regulations, the new Good Faith Estimate and the new HUD-1. To access the various materials, visit the Stewart Agency Training page on our website.
Also, we have created a video for real estate professionals that provides an overview of the new Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and HUD-1 Settlement Statement. Please feel free to link to this page from your website and to send this link to your customers.
We have also prepared several flyers you can use to prepare both yourself and your customers:
- New HUD-1 Settlement Statement Flyer – This piece provides background on the RESPA changes that led to the HUD-1 as well as a brief overview of the GFE and HUD-1
- RESPA Reform Calendar – This calendar illustrates what an optimal schedule for a real estate transaction would be under the new guidelines
- Lender Profile Questionnaire – This flyer can be sent to lenders you frequently work with to gauge their knowledge of the RESPA reforms and determine if they would benefit from your knowledge concerning the coming changes
Spread the word about your expertise
In addition to the training materials, we also have marketing materials available for members of stewartmarketing.com that can help you create a sales opportunity out of the RESPA reform. These materials, including emails, flyers, a PowerPoint® presentation and an event marketing plan, can help you position yourself to current and potential customers as the title expert on RESPA reform in your area.
The materials are available with the low stewartmarketing.com membership fee of $29.95. If you’re already a member, simply visit the site and download the materials from the RESPA Reform page. There you'll find an eCard to invite customers to a RESPA event available on the Stewart eCard site also accessible via stewartmarketing.com. If you’re not a member, signing up takes just a moment and provides you access to a wealth of marketing materials that can help grow your business. Or if you prefer not to join, you can utilize the three Stewart-branded RESPA flyers above that you can print or email to your customers at no cost.