Property Preservation contractors are normally required to meet the following minimum requirements:

·         Maintain a General Liability insurance policy with a minimum coverage of $500,000 to $1,000,000.

·         Maintain  Errors & Omissions insurance coverage in the amount of $1,000,000

·         Add client as an additional insured under all liability policies.

·         Supply client with copy of the insurance certificate that shows they have been added to the policy.

·         Insurance renewals must be provided to client

·         Insurance certificate must provide a minimum of 30 days notice of cancellation or non-renewal

·         Workers Compensation coverage is required for every state the contractor covers or a waiver stating that your company is not required to carry workers compensation.

·         Must supply federal taxpayer identification number or social security number.

·         Must be thoroughly familiar with FHA and VA specifications as they relate to your area of coverage.

·         Present a copy of a valid driver’s license.

·         Provide a minimum of three property preservation related references.

·         Must have all necessary office and field equipment necessary for timely completion of assignments.

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• Apprentice
• Journeyer
• Master and
• Craftsman.

  All levels are determined by experience, testing and peer review. This document explains what the levels mean, and guidelines for achieving each level of certification

Master

A Master is the principal contractor company owner that many servicers depend on, or one that stands out in quality. A Master has command of the tools and is an excellent preservationist. Generally, a Master works equivalent to full time (or more) in property preservation. Ideally, a Master is willing to share knowledge and serves as a mentor to others in the property preservation community.

Journeyer

Journeyers are the people who make it happen. A journeyer contributes significantly to property preservation jobs and may have developed innovative solutions to unique preservation problems. A Journeyer is generally a competent property preservation contractor, but significant contributions of documentation, sharing and hard work counts too. Ideally, a Journeyer works with others in the property preservation community to polish and refine techniques of the trade. While not necessarily the equivalent of full time, a Journeyer spends a significant amount of time on property preservation assignments.

Apprentice

An apprentice is someone who has contributed in some way to property preservation projects, but is still striving to acquire the skills and standing in the community to make more significant contributions. Ideally, the Apprentice is in touch with either an individual mentor or a community that helps to gain these skills. An Apprentice spends a significant amount of time learning the craft of property preservation, whether by hands-on practice, independent study, or careful observation.

Craftsman

A craftsman is a professional whose work is consistently of high quality. The Craftsman Certification is the highest level of certification given by Contractor Support Services (CSS) and is conferred only to individuals and organizations with proven superior property preservation capabilities or services to the profession. A Craftsman Certificate holder has privileges and powers within CSS not assigned to other certificate holders.