Why is it so hard to get orders from this company. Do you literally have to camp out at your computer all day to possibly get lucky for one order? Am I missing something with them? Thankyou for your input.

the good orders are usually snatched up and yes people keep hitting recheck on the site.Only the dogs that knowone accepts right away get e-mailed to agents.The site know lets you only check every 2 minutes but there is an easy fix for that,i just log out and log back in takes about 10 seconds and you can check again instead of waiting 2 minutes.

I do occasionally get good ones e-mailed to me but that is not the norm,each am company operates differently.cc for instance e-mails me the good stuff,eml it's hit and miss sometimes i will do 3 in one day for them other time a week goes by with nothing.

Set up your cell phone to alert you when you get new emails. Use the key word function of BPO, and everytime a bpo offer is sent to your email, your phone will alert you. Simple.

I had an e-mail. I didn't know that they sent to multi agents, it didn't say. Maybe they were just testing me out because I'm new to them? I rechecked on the site about 20 times a day for 3 days, but never anything in my area. Then I got the e-mail, so didn't ccheck the site today or yesterday more than 3/4 times.

When you get established, have a history, good/quick record, and a relationship with your primary rep, they will email you everytime a bpo in your area is availible. We do, and it works great. It's not an auto accept, but sure helps you out. My best advice is to get all of your bpo's done w/in a day or two max. EML is easy to work with, and their forms aren't that hard. Easy, Easy, money!!!!

I was getting tons of EML's and now have very few. I never got them by email tho, just through their website. I called EML to be sure that I wasn't on their "B" list for some reason and they told me I had a high rating so that wasn't the problem.

How do you establish a relationship with the rep if you never need to call them? Just call to check in? Once the reps were changed, that seemed to be when my orders dwindled.

As far as developing a relationship with a rep...I find reasons to call. It sounds ridiculous and stupid, but if I havent gotten an order in a day or two I will call and see if I can " offer my help". Sometimes I get work, but more importantly, when she has an interior or higher paying rush order HOPEFULLY she will think of us first because I schmooze. Actually our rep has a great personality, so it helps that I actually like talking to her. Eventually they just start sending them all to you through email. 2nd rep, they both did this.

I send a "chat" message to my rep about once a week, just so he knows my name.

It all depends on your rep. My old rep e-mailed me everything. I'd do about 10/week for them. My new rep sends me maybe 2-3/week at the most. I just periodically check their site now.

Ever since they changed over to only being to the 2 minute wait time, I havent gotten one BPO from them. Before that, I was getting about 15 a week. I miss them. They are one of my favorites. I could fly through their forms.

I just received an exterior BPO request for only $45 from EML via e-mail. Haha! No thanks. I responded to the "reason for decline" as fee too low!

Scott

Scott,
Their fees are posted on the website, and you asked how they were on this board last week, why would you even sign up if they are not good enough for you. By the way, if it matters to you, they add $10 if you get it done in 48 hours. I doubt many here will laugh with you, as I would be willing to bet EML is one of the favorite companies of the most people on this board. They pay like clockwork, forms are easy(except for one of them), very understanding and helpful staff and keep many here very happy.

Amplet, I agree. EML is a great company. It is a rare occasion that I only get $45 for an exterior from them. I think the bonus is pretty nice and at $55/each. Most companies only pay $50 for an exterior, so I think that $55 is great.

amplet:

I guess I missed the reply about the $45 in my other post. I would be willing to work for that fee IF I was getting multiple orders on a regular basis. I guess I'm just spoiled with other companies paying $65+ for the same work.

I'll call them tomorrow and ask if they can give me some assurance that I'll get a lot of work from them. If so, the fee is justified IMO.

I just don't want to have to "hover" around the PC and "hope" to get $45-$55 work, when I am getting more without being tied to the PC.

As for the fast payment, I have no problem getting paid monthly, if they were to increase the fee to at least $65 (average for me on an exterior).

I can only do so many a week and the $$$ jobs get priority.

Thanks for the replies! I'll not write them off yet.

Scott

Scott, I've never known EML to negotiate their fees or give any assurance for work. If you're getting other orders for so much more money, I wouldn't bother either. I wouldn't waste your breath calling them for any assurances though. You won't get any. Unfortunately, most of my exterior orders are for $50. Once in a while I get more, but not often. It sounds like you've got some great companies that you are working with.

By not accepting the fees that EML pays, you have eliminated two other good companies (I find them to be good anyway), LandAm and Harbor. All three of these companies pay about the same. Good luck to you but if I were you I would probably change your attitude a little or you will probably have a hard time succeeding in this business.

To me, it's not only what they pay but how long it's going to take me to complete the work. ONe company only pays in the high $30's but only requires 1 sold comp, no photo and that is all. If the properties are close-in in a suburb, I can do 4 or 5 of them an hour. That is better than a job that is 30 miles away and hard to find comps.

UPDATE:

They called me this morning and asked if I could perform an order for them. I told them that I was getting paid a minium of $65 from other companies. The rep was really nice and agreed to the increase. They raised my fee to $65 on the 3 that were available and updated my file to reflect my minimum fee as $65.

Just thought I'd let you guys know. I received another 2 this evening and they already had the $65 fee noted!

I assume I'm either lucky or am in an area where they don't have many reliable agents to perform work for them.

I'll agree with others here, the form is easy to use. All of mine are the V forms.

Again, thanks for the replies.

Scott

Eml drives me nuts they ar sending about 3 a day to me all 20 miles outside of my area!I know they have close by ones but i hardly ever get those.

Does anyone else have some weird amount when you look at your payday amount? I did about 7 orders for EML in the last couple weeks that still say "Being processed" and they show that they sent me a check for $35 for one order! I didn't do anything for them for $35. Strange.

I never looked at the payday amount, just the completed orders and the actual check. But then, I've only gotten one check so far...

I can agree with you all of EML attributes of easy forms and clock work payment. I was disappointed to learn after they took the GMAC account, my orders dwindled from them and of course GMAC work dried up too...high rankings with both companies notwithstanding.

I just signed up with eml 2 weeks ago and have gotten 3 orders...1 interior $80 and 2 exterior $45/$55. From the beginning, I have thanked my rep for the work...not sure if it makes a difference.
Im new to the bpo's and really in a strange way like them. I use it as my busy work as my family and I just moved to a new area and I had to start my business over (after 5 years in one area!). So I do these to supliment my income and keep me busy while in the office. I have learned so much about my new market area as well! I have signed up for about 50 companies (most I got from reading posts). I have done 6 in the last 2 weeks...im thinking there may not be too many agents doing these in my area . Im continuing to search for more to sign up with...

I have to think twice about doing any $50 orders, as I'm used to getting more from auto-assign companies. IF I get a lower-fee order and it's not too far away or I'm going to that area anyway, I grab 'em- other than that, they can get passed on to the hungrier agents.
Of course, "my area" consists of 9 counties with numerous small towns scattered through the hills. So just about anywhere I go it's 50 or more miles round trip, and only a few counties fax records- most you have to go to, which can add a lot of miles/time to the trip. Most of the time, $50 just isn't worth it to me. I do like EML and try to get their orders, but if I will be losing money to do the job, I'll pass.

Anyway to tell which BPO companies deal with what banks?? There are a couple banks out my way that if I were to know who they outsource to, I could sign up for thema nd may be increase my workload...I would eventually like to do some reo's. Has anyone ever just called the banks and asked?

Yes, we have some local credit unions in my area and I called their real estate loan deparment and asked who they use. I happen to already be getting work from the company they use, just never received any requests from the credit unions. I guess I will down the road. Good luck and never hesitate to make contact. Happy 4th!!