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Appraisers E&O: $455

Appraisers enjoy same-day E&O insurance coverage (most cases) with an A++ carrier and other benefits through OREP. Instant financing is available.

         Individual Appraiser E&O Rates

Please Note: Rates vary by state (as of Jan. 1, 2008). Commercial rates are slightly higher. Please call or visit www.orep.org for more (888-347-5273).

A standard deductible of $500 per claim/$1,000 aggregate is included with each policy. Prior acts coverage is provided free for qualified applicants (call for details). Beginning appraisers/trainees qualify. If you would like an application for this program or a quote for a multiple-appraiser firm or for sales/brokering, please call or visit OREP: (888) 347-5273 www.orep.org. Subscription to Working RE Magazine included. Financing available.

Appraiser Trainees Qualify for Same E&O Rates!

Beginning appraisers/trainees qualify for E&O at the same rates indicated above. For rates in your state and an application, visit: www.orep.org or call (888) 347-5273.

Appraisal Firm E&O Coverage

Many appraisal firms are surprised to learn how much they can save by shopping OREP. If your firm’s E&O policy is expiring, it pays to shop OREP for a quote. If you are experiencing an increase in rates, a decrease in coverage or new exclusions that seem unreasonable, call OREP today for a fast, competitive quote.

Group Health Care- No Application/Limitations for Pre-Existing Conditions

True Group Health Coverage: California real estate professionals qualify for programs offered through Kaiser Permanente and PacifiCare. Kaiser Permanente programs feature no pre-existing condition limitations and no-deductible plans. Visit www.orep.org and click “Benefits” or email info@orep.org with Calif. health in subject.

Inspectors: $1,750 Covers One or Multiple Inspectors
Coverage in 24 Hours/New Streamlined Application

“Thank you very much for your very efficient & professional service. I can not believe how quickly you put this together. It has been a pleasure working with you.” - Joel Kunkel, Home Star Inspection Services

If you haven’t shopped OREP, chances are you are paying too much for E&O insurance. The policy is offered by an “A” Rated carrier and covers all inspectors in your company, including independent contractors. Save money and time with OREP!

Coverage Includes: Additional Insured Endorsement for Agents and other Referring Parties, Termite and Radon coverage, coverage for commercial inspections, pool, septic and new construction/code compliance!
 

Financing is available. Prior acts for qualified applicants; low-cost Premises Liability and General Liability are available. Before you write your check for E&O this year, you owe it to yourself to shop OREP. Join the hundreds of inspectors who have switched to OREP. Call or visit for details and a quote: (888) 347-5273 or www.orep.org. Agent David Brauner, Calif. Insurance Lic. #0C89873.

Inspectors E&O Insurance

Continuing Education: 50 States, 30 Titles, Classroom or Homestudy
Appraisers and agents can now satisfy continuing education requirements online and/or classroom in 50 states, including the seven-hour USPAP Update course, from premier providers such as Mckissock Education and the Appraisal Academy. Signup takes just minutes. Visit www.orep.org (click Education Network or Benefits). OREP members save up to 10 percent on all coursework.

Working RE Premium Content Online
“Although we find it difficult to justify taking the time out to read (WRE) during our hectic schedules, we almost always feel the time taken to be worthwhile.” - Dan E. Daniels
 

If you find that reading WRE is worthwhile to you and your practice, then it is worth checking out the premium content available to subscribers online at www.workingre.com. A paid subscription includes access to all stories in the online library plus guaranteed delivery of the quarterly print magazine. It is just $50/2 years. Read, learn and grow- enjoy the competitive advantage with stories to help you earn more and be more. Click “subscribe now.”  A subscription is free with OREP membership.

Scope of Work Software- Better Reports in Less Time- Lower Liability

"This software represents a significant breakthrough in the overall reporting process.”  
- Doug Smith, IFAS, review from Appraisal Today
“I compliment you on an exemplary product.” - Red Blumenstock
"The report documenting software provides professionalism in my appraisals and keeps me from worrying about liability issues. I wouldn’t send out an appraisal without it." - Gregory Beck 

Understanding how to make the “new” Scope of Work work for you makes all the difference in today’s competitive marketplace. This software helps you create better reports with less liability. Learn more about the highly regarded USL Appraisal Report Documenter II Software. View the video introduction at www.workingre.com.

WRE Online Edition: What the Other Half Knows
“My email account is changing from (***) to (***).  I don’t want to miss any editions, so please update this info in your system. Thank you.”  - Niki Tippets Appraisal Services Riverton, WY

WRE Online edition reaches 45,000 appraisers every other week. Sign up today to learn what the other half knows! WRE Online keeps you up to date between print issues. It’s free, your information will not be shared or sold and you can opt out anytime. Visit www.workingre.com  and “Opt In” today or send an email to subscription@workingre.com with “opt in” in the subject.   

Help Wanted/Mentor-Trainee Bulletin Board
Now you can meet your (professional) match online at www.workinge.com. Click Help Wanted/Available to access our free help wanted/available bulletin board. It’s also a great place for mentors and trainees to find each other. 
 

No Jive: Save on Supplies (Technology, Services and more)!
Office Depot, Staples, Dell, Hewlett Packard, FedX, UPS, Xerox, Cannon, Sprint, Verizon, More
If you’re like me, group discount offers never add up. This one is different. We (OREP) use it and save about 30 percent every order on the office supplies we use from Office Depot: paper, toner, labels, folders, technology and other supplies. We’ll save about $800 this year on routine items. There are many top notch vendors offering corporate pricing through this program, including Staples, Dell, Hewlett Packard, FedX, UPS, Xerox, Cannon, Sprint, Verizon and more. This is available free to OREP members (and Affiliates). (If you’re a WRE subscriber, ask and we’ll provide it for you too!) For more information on this program, email: info@orep.org with “corporate savings” in the subject.

Volume Pricing on Home, Auto, Workers Comp. and other Insurance 
OREP has teamed with a large, nationwide insurance agency to offer special volume pricing for OREP members and Affiliates. The insurance team we will evaluate and shop your business and personal insurance needs at no cost, including auto, home, business workers compensation and umbrella coverages. The relationship the agency has with four specific national carriers allows them to offer multiple proposals at no obligation to you. You benefit by OREP’s strength in numbers. If you’d like an agent to contact you to evaluate your needs, please send an email to info@orep.org (volume pricing in the subject). You never know how much you could be saving until you shop!

Continuing Education
Click here to locate and register for approved continuing education in 50 states from Mckissock Education at 10% OREP member discount (you must register through our link to get the discount). Special Package offers providing up to 49 hours of approved CE will be available soon at this link, providing the lowest prices available nationwide on quality McKissock CE. Please check back when you need your hours. Classes are for appraisers, inspectors and real estate professionals.  

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