Posted by Becca_FL on 7/28/08 9:49am
Msg #257237

Got my first field inspection job from NotRot!

Vision Compliance is using NotRot to find field inspectors. I was pleasantly surprised.

Reply by ME/NJ on 7/28/08 10:07am
Msg #257239

Called me 3 weeks ago

Done 4 since then. I keep them local due to pay amount (takes about 20 minutes to do)

Reply by CF on 7/28/08 10:20am
Msg #257243

Re: Called me 3 weeks ago

I have been working for them for about 1 year. They do direct deposit- which is cool and you get your money in about 10-15 days. Their picture upload is slow. I love inspections in between signings....they go hand in hand!

Reply by LynnNC on 7/28/08 2:23pm
Msg #257313

It takes too long to upload photos...

it took me 45 minutes. If I drive 40 min round trip, spend 15 minutes doing the inspection, and 15 minutes on the report, it is practically 2 hours total. Unless I can figure out how to upload the photos quicker, it is not worth my while. I will spend the time working on marketing instead.

Reply by RickinVA on 7/28/08 3:12pm
Msg #257331

Re:Lynn It takes too long to upload photos...

You might want to try this: Google JPEG Imager if this link doesn't work. You can get into under 60-70 pixels with no loss of clarity or physical size.
http://www.v-methods.com

You could also try ImageResizerPowertoySetup from MS. A free D/L, but I don't know if you can get it much smaller.

Rick

Reply by LynnNC on 7/28/08 3:36pm
Msg #257340

Re: Re:Lynn It takes too long to upload photos...

What does the size of the photo... # of pixels (?)...have to do with uploading the it? I don't have a techie cell in my body!

Reply by RickinVA on 7/28/08 4:20pm
Msg #257347

Re: Re:Lynn It takes too long to upload photos...

My techy bone is cut, but megapixels is what you are sending in all those 1s & 0s. The fewer to send, the less time it takes to send. The one with the URL (address) costs a buck or two, but the MS one is free, IF it'll do the job. I can't remember if it will.

Rick

Reply by LynnNC on 7/28/08 4:23pm
Msg #257348

Rick - thanks!

I have downloaded the software and will try it out tonight. If I can do it smoothly, I will take some more inspection work.

Reply by Doris_CO on 7/28/08 9:39pm
Msg #257407

Re: Rick - thanks!

I read somewhere that these inspection companies want you to take the pictures in the lowest setting which is easier to send by e-mail as Rick said. Check your camera for the picture settings. My Olympus goes down to 640x480.

Reply by bfd110_IN on 7/28/08 10:19am
Msg #257242

I got one and completed it about a week ago. Rather easy I thought. Any clue on turn around time for pay?

Reply by granmapickle on 7/28/08 12:48pm
Msg #257281

Is there special training to do these?

Reply by ME/NJ on 7/28/08 1:43pm
Msg #257291

No special training needed, just a decent digi camera and follow the directions. Seems each one I did is part of our industry. Got another call today for one Wednesday.

They will call you if they have work in the area, seems I am one of the few in my area.

Reply by granmapickle on 7/28/08 1:55pm
Msg #257294

how do you get the names of these companies

Reply by bhb/VA on 7/28/08 1:59pm
Msg #257300

Am I the only person here that has not heard of "field inspections"? At the risk of sounding stupid....what exactly is a field inspection?

Reply by ZeeCA on 7/28/08 2:07pm
Msg #257302

(ORANGE) SEARCH AND YE SHALL FIND!!! n/m

Reply by LynnNC on 7/28/08 4:39pm
Msg #257353

Vison Compliance...

...I forget...what title company are they affiliated with?

Reply by MikeC/NY on 7/28/08 11:13pm
Msg #257415

They're good to work with...

I've done a lot of work for Vision Compliance over the past year; nice people, and if they like your work they'll call you often. Getting good, clear photos is key - they're looking for visual proof that the company they've sent you to check out is for real. Most are but some are questionable, so I just let my pictures tell the story...

VC is apparently a division of American Title (that's where the checks come from). They seem to prefer using notaries as inspectors, which is OK by me - they found me here on NotRot about a year ago. Most jobs take 10-15 minutes to complete, plus whatever time it takes you to upload the pictures and complete the online questionnaire, plus travel time. Keep it close to home and it will be profitable for you. Payment has been within 30 days, sometimes less.

Good luck! I think you'll enjoy working with them.

Reply by MrsKay on 8/21/08 10:56am
Msg #260997

Re: They're good to work with...

what is the pay for this work? It seems pretty easy to do....and a lot of administrative time spent on it.