Photography Introduction

Pierce-Eislen Continues to Search For Photographers

Thank you for your interest in joining Pierce-Eislen’s photography team. You were directed to this site because you have expressed interest in being considered for candidacy for the Photographer position. This explains what the position entails.

About Pierce-Eislen

Pierce-Eislen is a real estate market research firm serving the commercial apartment industry in markets throughout the United States. The company provides an Internet-accessed product subscribed to by apartment industry professionals seeking information on specific apartment communities, or apartment market conditions. A more complete description of the company is provided under “New Visitors” on our website at www.pi-ei.com.

About the Photography Position

Why We Conduct Surveys – Our product provides information on various dynamic aspects of apartment community operations, requiring that regular assessments be conducted. The Rent Survey updates an apartment community’s rents, current rent specials, and several other factors subject to frequent change. The process requires calling apartment communities and asking various questions.

Computer/Telephone Need – High speed Internet access and long distance telephone service are required. There is no selling involved, but apartment communities are called to ask them simple questions about their apartments, a process requiring good telephone etiquette and a pleasant demeanor.

Surveys are Conducted as a Renter – Surveys must be conducted as a potential renter to ensure accuracy of information. This requires that you be willing to play a role as a renter.

Survey Timing – Survey team members must participate a minimum of 10 hours per week, with calls made between the hours of 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM within surveyed time zones.

Compensation – The pay rate is $11 per hour, with additional bonuses for exceeding a required number of surveys per day.

Independent Contractor – As a member of the survey team employment status is as an independent contractor.

Required Accuracy – While surveys are simple to conduct, a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness is required.

Getting started

To continue through steps needed to complete the process of association as a survey team member:

· Read through the Introduction document for further details on the position. Documents are located under the Rent Survey Documents page in the right-hand column.

· Refer to the Spring 2008 Calendar for survey dates and required work needs. If the information is agreeable, familiarize yourself with the Rent Survey Guide.

Note: Returning survey team members, please read over the training information for any changes that may have been initiated since your last survey participation.

Complete the training information Quiz, then return it by email to Carissa Wong, Survey Team Coordinator; include your contact information. A few things to know about the quiz:

· For Carissa Wong’s contact information, see the Rent Survey Contact Information page in the right-hand column.

· Survey participants must receive a passing quiz score.

· Quizes must be received by 7:00 AM on Wednesday, April 30th for us to enable your survey access.

· Returning surveyors, please indicate your previous employment with us by writing, “Returning” after your name.

When you have passed the quiz, print out and complete the Non-Disclosure (Independent Contractor) Agreement, and the Rent Survey Expectations and Requirements form. These forms must be returned to us prior to the first scheduled payday for us to be able to mail your check.

The Non-Disclosure Agreement

· Enter your name at the top of the first page, then complete and sign the third page.

· Returning surveyors do not need to resubmit the Non-Disclosure Agreement. Agreements are retained on file. Returning surveyors need only return the Rent Survey Expectations and Requirements form.

With submission of the required documents, your username and password providing access to the Rent Survey website (https://rentsurvey.peremote.com/) will be emailed to you within 24 hours of our receipt of your documents. The remaining documents included in the Rent Survey Documents page are for your information.

· The Rent Survey Expectations and Requirements form summarizes important information, and will likely answer most of your last minute questions. Please view this document before the start of the survey.

· The Quick Reference Guide and FAQ document is a reference guide for you to use while conducting a survey. Please print off this document and refer to it when questions arise.

If you have questions which have not been addressed, please contact us by email, and we will respond to you immediately.

We look forward to working with you.

Carissa Wong

Survey Team Coordinator, Pierce-Eislen, Inc.