Safeguard held its third annual Vendor Conference. The intent of the conference was to continue Safeguard's contractor training program. More than 350 of Safeguard's contractors nationwide attended the two-day conference.

WRITTEN SUMMARIESClick here to read the written summary of the conference.

PHOTOSClick here for a photo gallery.

CONFERENCE VIDEOClick the following links to view streaming video footage of the conference:
Day One: Property Preservation
Part One
Introduction [00:14:30]
Property Inspections [00:21:30]
Photo Documentation [00:34:28]
Bids - Sump Pump [00:11:56]
Second Bid Procedures [00:12:43]
Part Two
Bids - Applicances [00:01:52]
Convey Condition [00:16:51]
Personal Property vs. Debris [00:14:33]
Properties in Renovation [00:07:21]
Health Hazards [00:36:03]
Hazard Claims [00:05:42]
Part Three
Vendor Management Tools & Links [00:17:15]
Contractor Training Methods [00:02:45]
High Bids & Errors [00:13:15]
Quality Assurance [00:31:38]
Quality Breakdowns [00:24:54]
Part Four
Natural Debris [00:11:17]
Mixed Bid Approvals [00:07:07]
Reconveyance Issues [00:31:07]
Disasters & High Risk Properties [00:11:48]
Toni Jones [00:07:56]

Day Two: REO
Part One
What Makes REO Different From Pre-Sale Activities [00:12:07]
Communication [00:17:38]
REO Services Timeline [00:29:51]
Sign-In Sheet [00:26:54]
Part Two
Securing and Winterization [00:36:35]
Boarding [00:03:17]
Lockboxes [00:02:12]
Winterizations [00:26:20]
Maid Services [00:19:09]
Part Three
Repair Bids [00:40:34]
Ongoing Maintenance [00:25:54]
Interior Inspections [00:19:31]
Conclusion [00:16:45]