As members of the California Escrow Association, we must always maintain a professional level of communications with the legislative staff.

Despite the moans and groans of legislative staff members when numerous letters begin to pile up on issues, it is an irrefutable fact that legislators want to hear from their constituents. It is after all, up to their constituents to decide whether or not they will have a job when election time comes along. Therefore, every opportunity an elected official has to respond to the concerns of a constituent means another potential vote.

Legislators want to influence what is best for their districts, whether it’s saving jobs or helping constituents with government policy. In the case of the Escrow Industry many laws are inter-related especially due to the Real Estate and Finance regulations, which in many cases concern the Escrow procedure.

Following are some suggested ideas when calling, writing or meeting with legislators. By keeping California Escrow Association on a professional level of communication with our legislators, we will have the best possible impact.