#property preservation processing

When a property is in the process of foreclosure, it may be left in poor condition. For example, the owners are not happy about the situation and may not take good care of the house and yard. Property preservation services are there to make sure that bank owned and foreclosed properties are secured, protected, and in good enough shape for auction or sale. Here is how that is accomplished.

Securing Services

All entry locks need to be replaced to insure security. In some cases there may be broken windows, and they might have to be boarded up until repairs can be made. In fact, it may be necessary to board up the front or back doors of the house temporarily.

If there is to be third party access, lock boxes will be installed on front doors. A property preservation company makes sure that outdoor attractions like swimming pools and trampolines are secured, and that they cannot be used.

Clean up

This can be as simple as picking up trash or it may be extensive. For example, the previous owners may leave possessions that are of little or no value. This could include old television sets, computers, broken furniture, and these things need to be disposed of.

If items of value were left behind, they will be properly stored for the required amount of days, under the law. In this way, it can be retrieved by the owners, legally.

There may be a great deal of trash or garbage left inside the home or on the premises. This all must be removed and disposed of. Hazardous materials will be disposed of in the proper way too. If old vehicles are left behind, they are removed from the property.

Winter Preparation

If the house will experience freezing temperatures, the home must be properly winterized. This includes draining the entire plumbing system and installing antifreeze in plumbing fixtures to keep from freezing.

Lawn care

The lawn will be mowed and leaves raked. Also, if trees need trimming or removed, that is taken care of. This may include re-seeding or re-sodding lawns also.

Paperwork

There is a great deal of documentation and paperwork required when it comes to property preservation. Pictures must be taken to document things like damages and the condition of the property before and after services.

Data entry

Property preservation services have a great deal of data entry work that can take up a great deal of time and resources. That is why many companies are choosing to outsource this kind of work.

Did you know that outsourcing labor can save you more than just money? When you choose the right company, you receive high quality work that is guaranteed. So, how do you find the best outsource service? Here are some ways to tell the great companies from the mediocre ones.

Look for specialists

If you are a small to medium size company choose a service that caters to your business. These services are better equipped to help you because they know what you need and want.

Long term relationship

Do you want a service that can help you today and might be out of business next month? If you plan to stay in business for some time, choose a company that strives to develop long term relationships with their clients. When you work with someone all the time, it's easier to communicate. Also, you can depend on your outsource service to deliver everything you need, even if you have to operate on tight deadlines.

How can you tell if a service is interested in establishing a long term working relationship? Here are several ways:

High quality customer service – these are people that you can talk to whenever you need to.

Personalized solutions – a good outsource service works with their clients to provide exactly what they need, even if it is out of the ordinary. They are there to earn your business now and far into the future.

Meet and greet – companies interested in long term relationships are interested in meeting with you and talking to you in person. You can meet these people at business conferences concerning your industry. For example, DhanInfo provides data entry processing services for property preservation businesses. In September of 2014, we were present at the Future of Industry at the Five Star Expo and Exhibit, and the NAMFS Annual Conference of Mortgage Field Services, to talk to current clients and those interested in our services.

The 4 step process

Top companies provide services in four steps. This insures maximum efficiency, and here is what they do:

1. Actively search out outsource projects. Once one is found they apply for the job and respond to any questions or concerns that the client may have.

2. Converse with the client to get a complete understanding of their needs. They are willing to talk over the phone, by voice chat, or instant messenger. This helps build an understanding between the outsource company and the client.

3. The price for the project is fixed after complete communications. This way, there are no misunderstandings and unexpected expenses to be concerned with.

4. The project is not started until the customer receives a sample of the outsource company's work. The customer must be completely satisfied and then work will proceed.