Brief History
For over 25 years, the American Escrow Association has been working proactively in the national legislative and regulatory arenas on behalf of all settlement professionals throughout the country. AEA’s origins began with West Coast companies which conduct real estate settlements using escrow settlement/closing practices. While retaining its name, AEA has long since expanded to a national base of members and represents all in the profession.
Why You Should Join
AEA’s goals are to further the knowledge and professionalism of the settlement professional through education and to educate and advise decision makers in the federal government on issues of consequence to the settlement industry.
AEA monitors and reports legislative and regulatory matters to our membership and meets with the leadership of related industry trade associations to address issues that affect the entire settlement industry, as well as exploring other opportunities for exchange of information and education forums in addition to AEA’s Annual Educational Conference held in June of each year. One such opportunity resulted in the formation of PREP, Property Records Education Partners, by AEA, ALTA, NACRC and IACREOT.
Types of Membership:
Regular Membership
Membership in a chartered State Association shall be a requirement for regular membership in AEA.
Associate Membership
Any professional in the industry, or related industries, whose place of business is located within the United States, the District of Columbia, its possessions and territories, that does not qualify as a regular membership state.
Affiliate Membership
Any national or state trade association, business entity in the industry, or related industries, whose place of business is located in a state without a chartered State Association.
Your Next Step:
The first step in organizing a state association is to join AEA today as an Associate Member. Annual dues are currently $150.00 for Associate Membership. Affiliate Membership dues are $500.00 with a limit of five participants, $50.00 for each additional participant. We will apply your dues to the state charter fee of $1,000.00. An organizational manual is available for your assistance in forming your state association. Contact AEA Headquarters for details.
The American Escrow Association Officers & Directors are available to assist with any questions. |
