Process for making dues known

We have recently reactivated our association and will soon begin to charge dues again. Our main concern is how do we alert title companies, real estate agents, MLS, etc., that we have annual dues in our association? There has to be a simple way to do this, right?

The only ones that really care about the dues is the mortgage companies and HUD (Housing and Urban Development). The banks/mortgage companies need to know so to figure out if you can afford the house or not. However, it's nearly impossible to know who and what loan company any potential or existing owners have. So to that effect is why I mention the Housing and Urban Development department of our government. They do most of the "dirty work" for you. Meaning they send out a questionaire (Usually on FHA/government backed loan closings) for the HOA to answer and sign. That form has the questions on it that pretty much "appraises" the HOA. You may even see this section on a regular appraisor's form when they appraise a home.

Typically, this form is a requirement of the loan approval/closing of certain types of loans. Being that your HOA has been inactive for so long this step may be overlooked by the banks/mortgage companies. I would make a few calls to some mortgage brokers and ask about the HUD form. You may have to phrase it a few different ways. However, I believe it's most likely FHA or government back loans that this form is involved in. There are several types of mortgages out there and this form isn't part of that process. However, the data on that form is important for ALL mortgage companies. It tells them of the "risk" level when deciding what loan programs that area may qualify or not qualify for. Very complicated. That may take a knowledgeable mortgage broker/real estate person to explain all that...