How to Rate Property Condition on a BPO
Condition ratings drive value and reviewer questions. Here is how to rate consistently.
BPOs on 2-4 Unit Multi-Family Properties
Small multi-family properties sell on income as well as bricks. Here is how to value them on a BPO.
BPO Adjustments Explained: Accounting for Differences Between Comps
Adjustments bridge the gap between comps and the subject. Here is how to think about them clearly.
How to Handle New Construction in a BPO
New-build sales are tempting comps but they come with builder pricing and incentives. Here is how to use them.
BPOs on Manufactured and Mobile Homes
Manufactured homes are valued differently depending on land, foundation and age. Here is what to check.
How to Do a BPO on a Condo or Townhome
Attached homes are valued as much by the community as the unit. Here is how to approach them.
How to Complete a BPO on a Vacant Property
Vacant homes need extra attention to condition, security and marketing time. Here is what to check.
How BPO Agents Get Paid: Invoices, Timing and Tracking
Vendors pay on different schedules. Here is how to keep track of what you are owed.
The BPO Agent's Software Stack: Tools That Save Hours
Each tool shaves minutes off an order. Together they change your hourly rate.
Scaling a BPO Business: When to Hire Help
At some point you cannot drive, photograph and write every report yourself. Here is how agents scale.
What to Do When a Homeowner Confronts You During an Exterior BPO
Sooner or later someone asks why you are photographing their house. Here is what to say.
Safety Tips for Interior BPOs and Vacant Property Inspections
Vacant and distressed properties carry real risks. These habits keep you safe on site.