Field Reps...What do they do??

[cleanz_28]

Deev comment on this I checked out that Yahoo group you linked over in there begginer off topic, Could you tell me the ups and downs of the buissnes.

thanxs,


-Jose

[Chrisisiced]

I think they rep in the field lol.

Seriously though thats usually when you have to go out and like promote or advertise some sort of business through talking to random people on the street or going door to door

[deevergote]

The way you're asking the question, very few people are going to have a clue what you're asking about. It's not a very widely known field, honestly.


I personally check occupancy for a law firm. They send me out to a few houses a day, and I interview the occupants to get various information from them. Not really all that fun, since these people are about to lose their home, and I'm representing the people that are trying to take it from them! I always do my best to act as a go-between, and maybe let them get in a last word... might help, you know? If I can't talk to the people, I ask the neighbors. The most important thing to learn is WHO occupies the property.

The other company I work for does work for various other data-collecting companies that work for mortgage companies and other lending agencies (occasionally I'll be sent to look for a car or boat). I do similar stuff as with the law firm, except I don't normally talk to the neighbors. I occasionally have to ask the mortgagors why they aren't paying their bills. Sometimes, as I did today, I don't have to do anything! Just drive up, and if I can tell the place is occupied (car in the driveway, lights on, freshly cut grass, pets visible, etc...) I just fill out the form and move on!


The legal inspections pay very well. That's how I got into the field. There is more work involved, and I can occasionally work a 17 hour day... but when I do, you can believe it's worth my while! The other stuff doesn't pay nearly as well... I have to do 4-5 of those inspections to equal one legal inspection, but the volume is crazy. It keeps me insanely busy!

Find the right companies to work for (it's good to get more than one, since the work volume can fluctuate) and you can make a good chunk of money. If you're willing to work for it, you could probably pull in 50,000 a year or more. The downside is that most places will treat you like an independent contractor, which means you have to keep track of your own expenses, and pay your own taxes (taxes SUCK).

At your age, your options may be limited... but look and see what you can find. Present yourself professionally, always wear a collared shirt and slacks with nice shoes... You might be able to get in. Once you have the experience, you'll be able to find more jobs like that much more easily.

This is also a good route to take to become an appraiser, as I have considered doing myself.

[lil_dcb7]

they piss people off

[cleanz_28]

appraiser what they do?
how do I get into the field? Do I just apply ?

I wanna make money so I can get my towing biz going.It takes money to make money.

[deevergote]

To be an appraiser, you need some schooling. It's not all that bad, though.

Appraisers determine the value of property. When you want to sell your house, you need someone to determine how much it's worth. They do that (they also do land, commercial, etc... I want to be a state appraiser, but that won't happen!)

They make pretty good money. You need 3 classes to start. You have to start as an apprentice (basically, call around and ask for someone to take you on...) you need a certain amount of hours to qualify for the next step. You need a bunch more classes to move up, and then you can specialize. Most start with residential.

Look into it. Check out the Appraisal Institute. They run classes all over the place, and those are the best to take.

[cleanz_28]

THANKS