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» VISIT US ONLINE @ DSNEWS.COM 57 Asset Management Guide SPECIAL ADVERTORIAL SECTION KEY PERSONNEL Justis Smith CEO Mary Stewart COO STAFFING: » 25 BUSINESS LINES, SERVICES, AND PRODUCTS: » Inspections, property preservation, asset management, interior and exterior rehabilitation, rental- property management GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE: » East Coast and Midwest of the United States CORPORATE DETAILS: 9799 US Highway 301, Hampton FL 32044 | 352.468.3306 contact@rowepp.com | RowePP.com COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Rowe Enterprises, Inc. (REI) is a property-preservation and -inspection company servicing the default mort- gage industry for over 20 years. Their customers include some of the leaders in the financial industry. They have the skilled staff and advanced information technologies to cover compliance requirements, meet turn times and provide results with the necessary information required to help our clients make the most informed decision. They employ their own quality-control network, so clients can rest easy knowing we will get the job done right the first time. They have historically lowered code violations by 65 percent within their coverage area. REI provides property preservation, property maintenance, foreclosure mainte- nance, REO asset management, REO rehab services, real estate servicing, field preservation, and field maintenance. They can customize a plan specific to your needs and provide integration as needed. COMPANY HISTORY: REI is a women-owned business with friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable staff. With a group of over 100 employees and vendors, REI can ensure the fastest turnaround time and guarantee your work is treated as a priority. REI's staff and vendors are educated on all aspects of GES and investor guidelines. President and CEO Justis Smith is a 20-year industry veteran and long-term member of the National Associa- tion of Mortgage Field Services (NAMFS). Smith served on the board of directors as a Regional Board Member and is currently the President of the NAMFS. She has worked in all aspects of the preservation industry, includ- ing inspections, field preservation, office relations, as well as developing and maintaining lasting client relationships. Smith has been instrumental in the growth and develop- ment of Rowe Enterprises, Inc., which is now recognized and respected throughout the industry. REI builds trust by listening to what is behind the works of its clients, speaking with honesty and acting with integrity to empower customer-directed processes and idea- sharing so that they can deliver the kind of results that customers expect and deserve. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: REI is committed to providing clients with up-to-date local and state ordinance information for municipalities across the United States. They strive to remain current on regula- tory trends, applicable laws, and investor requirements. REI acts as the liaison between the municipalities and cli- ents, serving to help stabilize communities and eliminate neighborhood blight. They have worked with their client base to reduce code violations and ensure compliance across the U.S. A 20-plus year history and experienced management team who can understand and adhere to guidelines set forth by investor and insurer types results in REI's ability to manage large portfolios of HUD, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and VA loans. In addition, members of the REI management team collaborate with working groups to establish industry standards. They also attend government conferences, meetings, and subscribe to newsletters and publications to stay as up-to-date as possible. WHAT SETS YOU APART FROM YOUR COMPETITORS? Personal hands on communication and follow through with each asset. Extensive experience and knowledge working to ensure clients' needs are not only meet but exceeded. Vast technologies working to streamline and improve the quality and timeliness of work completed. WHAT ADDED VALUE DO YOU BRING TO YOUR CLIENTS? Integrity—REI will not just say "yes" or act, if they know a strategy is not the right path to take. To give real service, you must add something that cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity. Integrity is what REI does and says, WHAT ARE THE KEYS TO YOUR SUCCESS? Teamwork and partnership—REI is not afraid to challenge their employees internally to provide the best service that allows the company to be a better partner for clients. REI provides excellent communication in real-time from the field to the investor. They complete all services from the beginning of presale, inspections, CFK, and/or initial services to the very end of the postsale process, convey- ance, and/or market ready. As REI grows, they continu- ously maintain a high level of quality and integrity that clients have come to expect. Technology and processes are constantly evaluated to move with the ever-changing industry. WHAT INDUSTRY AWARDS, ACCOLADES, AND MILESTONES HAS YOUR BUSINESS ACHIEVED? » Named No. 19 in Florida Trend's 2012 Best Companies to Work For list. » Perfect vendor scorecards from one of the largest banks, three months in a row. » Reduced exterior code violations by 65 percent in eight months throughout the entire state of Florida. ROWE ENTERPRISES, INC.

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