| Frequently
Asked Questions
Client Questions / Contractor
Questions
Client
Questions
How much does A2Z charge for its services?
Our fee schedule varies by service offering. Please call Amie
Sparks at 800.713.2001 ext 116 to discuss your specific servicing
needs. For general pricing guidelines please reference the REO
Service and Price Listing or the Manufactured
Home Service and Price Listing.
What information do
you provide after completing your inspections and preservation
work?
A2Z provides detailed reports customized to each type of inspection
and pictures for all of its services.
How will I receive my
reports once the completed inspection and/or preservation work
is complete?
A2Z utilizes the most state of the art technologies to maintain
accurate reporting to you. We consistently work to ensure reporting
methods and procedures are compatible with your systems and
needs. Typically, we will send you an email notifying you that
the requested work is complete. At your convenience, you can
login to our secured website and view the completed inspection
report and accompanying photos.
Will you customize your
reports for your clients.
Yes. A2Z can customize its procedures and reports to provide
you with the exact information that you need.
What is A2Z’s coverage
area?
A2Z has a nationwide network of contractors that perform both
inspection and preservation services.
How do I request work?
A2Z will accept work requests via fax, email or online through
our secure client website.
How do you send your
completed results?
A2Z uses a secure web-based reporting method that allows you
to access to your results 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
What is A2Z’s turn-time?
A2Z’s deadlines vary by service and can be customized to satisfy
your needs.
How do I get signed
up with A2Z so I can begin placing orders?
If you are interested in placing an order, please contact Amie
Sparks (ext 116) or Nancy Neil (ext 113) at 800.713.2001.
Contractor
Questions
How do I get signed up with A2Z as a Field Inspector?
New Contractor Forms can be downloaded
and should be submitted with all of the necessary documents
and returned via email to Kim Raker at VendorManagement@A2ZFieldServices.com.
What insurance
must I carry in order to work with A2Z?
A2Z Field Services requires that all field inspectors and property
preservation sub-contractors have Commercial General Liability
insurance, Errors and Omissions insurance, Non-Owned & Hired
Auto Liability coverage and Workers Compensation coverage.
Do
I need to perform both inspection and preservation services
to work with A2Z?
No. It is not necessary to perform both types of services.
How do I receive
work orders and obtain the necessary forms to complete?
Currently, A2Z emails work requests daily to its contractors.
You may also login to our website using your login and password
to review all of your new, pending and completed assignments.
Here, you may also download all necessary forms from our Forms
Library and obtain a copy of our Contractor Procedures Manual
for detailed instructions and information.
How
does A2Z assign work orders?
Work is awarded based upon territory, type of services performed
and past performance. A2Z grades its contractors and requires
them to meet minimum standards in order to continue receiving
additional work.
How is my performance
measured?
Performance is measured by turn time, thoroughness, and quality
of your pictures. In addition, we monitor our interaction with
each contractor. Performance results are published to our contractors.
When appropriate, we’ll advise you on ways to improve your performance
metrics with us.
What
tools are required?
At a minimum, you must have a digital camera, personal computer,
internet access, an email account, reliable transportation and
a cell phone.
What are A2Z’s
turn-time requirements?
Deadlines vary by service. The due date for each assignment
is published on the work order.
How do I provide
my completed results to A2Z?
Completed reports should be emailed to Processing@A2ZFieldServices.com
or faxed to 614/873.0988. All photos may be uploaded to our
website using your secure login through the Field Inspector
Login link.
What
are A2Z’s commission rates?
A2Z pays its contractors a commission for each completed job.
The commission varies by service and is published on each work
order. For general commission guidelines, review the Contractor
Commission Schedule.
When will I be
paid?
A2Z pays its contractors every Thursday. Checks will include
commission for all services invoiced the week ending three weeks
prior. Completed work is determined by the date A2Z invoices
its client, not the day A2Z receives your forms and photos,
but general processing time is 1-2 days.
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