
Contractor Onboarding - What To Expect
Step 1 - INITIAL CONVERSATION & RECRUITING INFORMATION REVIEW
Review the Information Website – Make sure you have reviewed all pages and fully understand the Makeover Renovations Preferred Contractor Opportunity.
Core Values – Review the Core Values of Makeover Homes. Make sure you understand the type of team you are joining and what we are looking for when adding members.
General Renovation Loan Process – Talk through the process...how it works, the steps, and how you fit in as a contractor.
Benefits of Working with Makeover Renovations – There are countless reasons why working with Makeover can help your contracting business take it to the next level.
Who We Want To Work With Page – Make sure you qualify. If you do not fit the description of Who We Want then don't waste your time. We need contractors on our team who check every box on that page.
Step 2 - Fill out the Application
- Be Prepared – The online application asks for everything that a lender will ask for when you start a new job. Here is a quick but incomplete list of those items.
- Client, Supplier, and Bank Referrals
- GC License (if required in your community)
- Bonded and Insured (WC and General Liability)
- W-9 and Drivers License
Step 3 - Application Review by MAKEOVER & get accepted into the network
Someone at Makeover will review your application to determine if you will be a good fit. We have to make sure you will be validated by a bank in order to complete Makeover projects. If you are validated and accepted by Makeover Renovations you will validated and accepted by all lender platforms.
Step 4 - Sign the Preferred Contractor Agreement & Fee Structure
Make sure you know what you are signing up for – Please read, review, and even book a review meeting if need be to make sure you know what you are signing. The last thing we want is to get halfway through a project and have serious questions arise.
Step 5 - Start Training - MAKEOVER University
Username & Password - To Makeover University
Obtain your VA Approved Builder Number
Complete Validation Packet - To verify all information is included and ready to be submitted to lenders for approval
Step 6 - Start Reviewing and Accepting or Declining Projects
Receiving Previews and Opportunities - Once your course has been completed you will be eligible to start receiving job previews and opportunities. You will be able to accept or decline jobs directly from the scope. Quick response is REQUIRED! If we do not hear from you in a timely manner we will head onto the next Preferred Contractor.
Step 7 - Get Client Introductions for Accepted Projects
Once Accepted - The acceptance of a job will trigger a contractor introduction between you and the borrower. This will provide a professional first impression to the borrower and give you all the detailed contact info you need to reach out to the borrower to get the ball rolling. From here, you are up!
Step 8 - Present Bids and Get Contracts Signed with Clients
Collect a Hancock - Once the initial site visit has been completed, it's your job to quickly put together your bid for the project and delivered it to the borrower. Our system will do most of this with the push of a button. Using the Makeover App, you and the borrower can work back and forth to hone your bid and get it just right! Once approved and signed by the borrower, we are ready to move on to the appraisal and closing.
Step 9 - Work with MAKEOVER to perform, learn, mentor to dominate the Renovation Loan niche
Get on the TOP OF THE LIST - Once you've completed 5+ renovations with Makeover you will be elevated to preferred Certified Status. At this point, you will get the first look at all new projects and get to choose from the top of the barrel.
If you are able to grasp this process and learn the ins and outs of the Makeover Mortgage Process, you can quickly rise to the top and completely dominate the competition in your local community. This Niche is WIDE OPEN and ready for the taking!
