We need to all get together and protest that Sterling is doing multiple background checks on us within a short period of time for different clients and charging us over and over again. Sterling should be ashamed to take our money like this. I have been asked for 4 background checks within 2 months all done by Sterling. I guess it IS possible that I could go from having a clean record to being a full fledged criminal in 8 weeks time. But not very probable.
I also see this as a total disrespect for out licensing agencies and our profession. They act like we can run down to the local drugstore and purchase a real estate license for $20.00.
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yes the fee has been the same over and over Clear Capital, Old Republic, LSI, DataQuick and now Green River all with Sterling
Clear Capital was trying to form an agreement with other companies to share the reports but I haven't heard how that was proceeding. You might find that on their website. I work w 3 out of the 5 you mentioned. I've done the checks for CC and DataQuick but not Old Republic. I recall a $35 fee. I rarely get or do BPOs for any of them anymore.
Sally - who are the companies requesting the checks? Are they quoting the same fee?