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FAR INSPECTIONS

Mortgage Field Services Inspector

FAR INSPECTIONS, Astoria, Oregon, United States, 97103

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FAR Inspections – Residential Occupancy Verification Contractor FAR Inspections is looking for highly motivated individuals to perform residential occupancy verifications on behalf of mortgage lenders. Independent contractors earn predictable full‑time or supplemental income and enjoy a flexible schedule. Experience with mortgage field inspections is not required, but the ability to effectively manage time and meet deadlines is crucial. Based in Reno, NV, FAR Inspections has been in business for over 9 years.

What is an Occupancy Verification? Mortgage lenders require periodic updates on their properties and send independent contractors to perform the inspections. The purpose of the property inspection is to verify property occupancy and report on the general condition of the property using a mobile application. Most inspections are exterior only. About 10% require interior photos after the property has gone vacant.

Responsibilities

Complete inspections in your county (and share the county with another inspector if volume is high)

Most inspections should only take 5–6 minutes

Complete the inspection within 4 days after it is assigned

Report general property conditions and make a determination of occupancy based on industry standards

Take 9+ photos of the property with brief comments

Complete a short form in an app

Spend extended periods of time driving while making numerous stops during the day in the assigned territory

Requirements

Computer with an internet connection

Reliable vehicle (good gas mileage is a plus, as you will be paying for your own gas)

Smartphone (Android or iPhone)

Printer

Pass a standard background check using a valid driver's license

Pay and Hours This is a 1099 position. Each inspection has a flat rate. Rates vary based on county and volume. Although you are paid per inspection, you will earn the equivalent of

$30‑$40 per hour.

Depending on whether the county is urban or rural you will complete anywhere from 20 to 500 inspections per month working 2 to 30 hours per week. Lower volume counties have higher rates; higher volume counties have lower rates. There is no set amount of inspections per month, but the work is consistent month to month. Earn more as you become established, have greater availability to inspect, or cover a larger territory.

No additional mileage reimbursement above the flat fee per inspection.

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