Self-Directed Residential Occupancy Professional
About The Position
FAR Inspections is seeking a reliable independent contractor to perform residential mortgage inspections in Richland County, Illinois, and surrounding communities. This role offers the opportunity to earn supplemental or full-time income on your own schedule. As a Field Inspector, you will perform residential occupancy verifications, which involve brief, exterior visits to confirm property status and report on general conditions. You will manage your own routing, schedule, and territory, with standard inspections typically requiring only 5–6 minutes on-site. The role involves determining property occupancy status, capturing photos, submitting reports using mobile applications, and maintaining reliability regarding territory coverage and deadlines. This position requires significant driving within a spacious rural county with longer drives between stops.
Requirements
- Reliable, fuel-efficient vehicle.
- Smartphone (Android or iPhone) capable of running mobile reporting apps.
- Computer with an internet connection and a printer.
- Strong time-management skills to meet deadlines without direct supervision.
- Ability to pass a standard background check.
- Live in or near Olney or anywhere in Richland County.
Nice To Haves
- Comfort with country roads.
Responsibilities
- Determine property occupancy status based on industry-standard indicators.
- Capture 9+ photos and submit brief reports using industry-standard mobile applications.
- Maintain a high level of reliability regarding territory coverage and deadlines.
- Perform residential mortgage inspections.
- Perform residential occupancy verifications.
- Confirm property status and report on general conditions.
- Manage own routing, schedule, and territory.
- Spend extended periods of time driving and making numerous stops throughout the day in the assigned territory.
Benefits
- Supplemental or full-time income on a flexible schedule.
- Stable, month-to-month volume in assigned county.
- Flat-Rate Pay (set fee for every inspection completed).
- Earning potential equivalent of $25–$35 per hour for efficient contractors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
