ALBANY, N.Y. (January 23, 2017) — Sneeringer Monahan Provost Redgrave Title Agency Inc. (SMPR), the Capital Region’s leading title insurance providers, recently joined a select list of title agencies located throughout the country to achieve compliance with title industry best practices standards set forth by the American Land Title Association (ALTA).
“By demonstrating that we are in compliance with the ALTA Best Practices Framework, SMPR is able to show its commitment to operating within the highest standards of quality in every aspect of our business. This means our clients are working with a company that has taken proven measures to protect their information, get their documents recorded timely and engages in sound business practices.,” said SMPR COO Melissa Clement.
With offices in Albany, Ballston Spa and Hudson, SMPR earned its certification through the ComplianceSuccess® Program run by certified public accounting firm Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, LLP (HA&W). The program, developed in partnership with ALTA, the American Institute of CPAs and the industry’s top title agents, assures consumers, real estate professionals and lenders that a title agent or settlement firm exceeds the highest standards in compliance benchmarking, readiness and reporting.
“We are also in a stronger position to maintain relationships with consumers, real estate professionals and lenders and able to establish new relationships. The certification along with our 50+ years in the title business provides peace of mind,” stated Robert S. Sneeringer, SMPR President.
During the rigorous and in-depth certification process, HA&W performed an extensive examination of all aspects of SMPR’s business, including licensing, escrow accounting procedures, privacy and information security, settlement procedures, title policy production and delivery, professional liability insurance coverage, and consumer satisfaction.
For more information, please visit smprtitle.com.
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About SMPR Title Agency
Founded more than 50 years ago, Sneeringer Monahan Provost Redgrave Title Agency (SMPR) is one of the Capital Region’s leading title insurance and escrow services agencies. Headquartered in Albany, N.Y. and with offices in neighboring Ballston Spa, N.Y. and Hudson, N.Y., the company is composed of real estate experts who provide clients with comprehensive property transaction services including: property title insurance, mortgage lender insurance, title searches and documentation preparation services. For more information, call (518) 434-0127 or visit smprtitle.com.