Reliable work. Reliable pay.
FAR hires inspectors directly to handle mortgage field work nationwide. Pay arrives on time every month, your vendor manager is a real person you can reach, and your territory is yours alone, never shared with another inspector.
What a FAR inspector does.
FAR inspectors verify the occupancy status and condition of properties on behalf of mortgage servicers, banks, and field service companies. Reports are submitted through industry apps, and most inspections take just five minutes to complete.
Orders drop throughout the month with a four-day minimum turn time, though rural counties have longer windows.
You set your own schedule, and most inspectors run their routes in batches across a few days a week.
You'll probably like this work if you...
- Like driving and being on the road
- Want steady part-time income alongside other work
- Prefer self-directed work over a fixed schedule
- Are comfortable using smartphone apps to capture photos and submit reports
- Don't mind occasional brief contact with homeowners
- Have done rideshare, delivery, or 1099 contractor work before
What you get from FAR.
Pay is always on time.
Monthly statements, direct deposit, no chasing accounting.
Up to +23% in on-time bonuses.
+18% added to every inspection when your monthly on-time rate hits 90%. Another +5% stacks on top when the on-time rate hits 97%.
Direct hire, not subcontracted.
One contract, one payer, one company on your 1099.
Vendor manager who knows you.
A real person you can contact when something comes up.
Exclusive territory.
Your zip codes are yours alone, never shared with another FAR inspector. Run your route on your schedule, as long as orders are submitted by the due date.
Per-inspection pay.
Rates set by county density and inspection type.
What you'll need.
- A valid driver's license
- A reliable vehicle
- A smartphone
- A computer and printerto print door cards and vacancy notices
- A clean background check
- Honest, prompt communication
Background check is run during onboarding, not when you apply.
A few things applicants ask.
Do I need any kind of license?
No. This work doesn't require a real estate license or a contractor's license. The only license we ask for is a valid driver's license.
Do I need previous experience?
Helpful, not required. Real estate or construction backgrounds aren't required either.
Do I go inside properties?
Yes, after the property has been determined vacant and secured by a preservation company.
Can I cover more than one county?
Yes. Once onboarded, your vendor manager can expand coverage. No separate apps needed.
Can I do this part-time?
Yes. Most FAR inspectors run this work alongside other jobs.
What if I need to take time off?
Tell your vendor manager. They can pause your assignments or hand off orders to another inspector temporarily.
How and when do I get paid?
Monthly. Statements go out the first week of the following month, and direct deposit lands within a few business days of your approval.
Ready to get on our list?
Find the posting for your county on our Jobs page and apply.
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