Hi all, I am just wondering if anyone out their has worked with Cyprexx, and if so what has been your experience with them? I have been a Vendor with them for about a week and have not seen any work yet, is this typical with Cyprexx?

A client I was working with a couple years ago used Cyprexx and I found it to be a big problem. I think I have previously posted about this but Cyprexx did a trash out on one of my assignments where I had recommended a personal property eviction. Got the call from the owner of what had been the contents of the gargage from a cell 'phone as he is sitting in the driveway in the cab of a U-Haul truck he had rented to come get his possessions (appartently got my number from the "no tresspassing" sign in the window). Since they were hired direct I was not involved, gave him the numbers to call and never heard what ever happened after that).

When I was working for another large national field services company I ran into the problem of personal property fairly often. I would report the property, along with a bid (per cyd just like a trashout) to remove the property and have it stored so the owners may have a chance to pick up their property. Never once was I granted bid approval on these personal property evictions. I am fairly sure that they were re-assigned to vendors who would turn a blind eye. In fact it was very common to show up to properties that had very obviously been trashed out by another vendor, only the previous vendor would leave personal property such as lawn mowers, bicycles, boats, ect. As well as any hazardous materials. They must think were all stupid.

They and many of the other nationals have more vendors than they will ever need. They are always recruiting and keep plenty in reserve. Hmmmmmm, now I wonder why that could be.... Because there is so much turnover that it is unbelievable.

[quote] I am just wondering if anyone out their has worked with Cyprexx, and if so what has been your experience with them? I have been a Vendor with them for about a week and have not seen any work yet, is this typical with Cyprexx?[/quote]

I have been signed up for over a month and have had no work. I have called a couple of times and got the run around. I was told they would start me with grasscuts, but still nothing. Anyone else know of how Cyprexx works? Exactly how big of a company are they?

Its worth the wait, they are a good company to do business with.

Just Mott; do you remember how long you were signed up with Cyprexx before they sent you work. Any specific person I should talk to.

After I signed up they called me with some questions about my company. They emailed me some forms and files to send in and then they approved me. After one month I still had not received any work. I was told to email them our company information and coverage area so they could give it to all the regional coordinators. It has been another month and still nothing.

Just wondered if you had any suggestions. Thank you.

You probably already have competition taking care of their needs in your area.

We recieved our first order from Cyprexx; securing a house.

They only paid us $90.00 to change locks (deadbolt and knoblock) on three doors and install lockbox.

So thats 3 deadbolts and 3 knoblocks at $5 bucks a pop and the $12 lockbox. Total cost of locks = $42. Total profit = $48 this does not include driving time and cost and other minor expenses.

They did not want a bid to trashout or sales clean, I asked and they said this client did not require it.

What kind of company is this? Do they just give out nickel and dime jobs? Maybe because we are new.

Any input would be appreciated. Thank you.

No, they don't just do the nickle and dime stuff. Just hang in there, you will get a full job from them. I have only done a couple of rekey only jobs for them but they do come around at times. If you think about it, 90 bucks for a rekey is not that bad and had you only had to change one lock out you would have made out like a bandit. There are quite a few places that pay significantly less than that.
Cyprexx works on a flat rate system and some you win on and some you loose on but you gotta start somewhere. I like working for them myself.

FloridaREO:

Be very careful with them, they had a trash out done on one of my properties where I had suggested a personal property eviction. The guy came looking for his stuff and I believe got a substantial cash settlement to avoid a law suit.

Mr. Foreclosure

Only speaking from experience in Arizona but they seem to be overly cautious here(if there is such a thing). I lock up litterally junk in storage units for a period of 30 days for them regularly. Better to be safe than sorry I suppose.

Azpres you are right, I have to start somewhere with them, and I have heard decent things about them. As with most jobs, you are correct in saying that you make money on some and lose money on others. I guess that is all part of the business.

Mr. Foreclosure, I will make sure to avoid the personal property issue with them. We have not run into any situations like that with our clients. A couple of times we have removed some reasonably valuable stuff, but only after the bank had contacted the owner and given them 30 days.

[quote=Azpres]90 bucks for a rekey is not that bad and had you only had to change one lock out you would have made out like a bandit. There are quite a few places that pay significantly less than that. [/quote]

90 bucks would not be too bad for just one lock. On average I get 75-100 per lock on a rekey. However I have found those that pay only 50.00 for a rekey. On a lucky day I have been paid 150.00 to rekey one lock. Its really a crap shoot at times. I have learned one thing, at least in Arkansas. Much of the work we bid on, the prices are set by an inspector who comes in to look at the property. They will make up an inspection sheet of what needs to be done before the house is marketable. This can include small items like rekey to larger items such as trash out, cleaning, yard work, painting and large repairs. The inspector will recommend the amount to be paid for services required. i have been contacted by cyprexx as well, but i was still in the process of getting my G&L insurance, I just notified them today of my coverage so we will see what business I get. The good thing is they only require General Liability and not E&O.

scorp

cyprexx also needs workmens comp insurance too. Even if you are one man shop.