BPO Basics
How to Rate Property Condition on a BPO
Condition ratings drive value and reviewer questions. Here is how to rate consistently.
BPO Basics
BPO Basics
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 Basics
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.
BPO Basics
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.
BPO Basics
BPOs on Manufactured and Mobile Homes
Manufactured homes are valued differently depending on land, foundation and age. Here is what to check.
BPO Basics
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.
BPO Basics
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.
BPO Basics
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.
BPO Basics
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.
BPO Basics
Safety Tips for Interior BPOs and Vacant Property Inspections
Vacant and distressed properties carry real risks. These habits keep you safe on site.
BPO Basics
E&O Insurance for BPO Agents: What Vendors Require
No current E&O certificate, no orders. Here is what vendors look for and how to stay compliant.
BPO Basics
REO, Short Sale and Pre-Foreclosure BPOs: What Changes
Distressed-property BPOs ask different questions. Here is what changes for REO, short sale and pre-foreclosure orders.