Inspection Services

There are many types of property inspections that we offer at First American Field Services (FAFS). Most of which enable a Mortgage Servicer (Servicers) to make decisions on their properties with the information received from an inspection. Some of the basic information received on an inspection would be occupancy status, damages, utilities ( on or off ). Below is a complete list of inspections available from FAFS.

• Residential Inspections
• Foreclosure inspections
• Bankruptcy inspections
• Insurance loss inspections
• FNMA Form 30
• Sale date inspections
• Borrower interview
• Occupancy determinations
• Weekly/bi-weekly inspections
• Compliance inspections
• Property & Casualty inspections
• Origination Inspection

Property Preservation Services

Servicers face a great challenge to maintain the integrity of their properties. FAFS offer the services below to help the client in keeping their properties within government, state and local guidelines.

• Lock changes
• Winterization
• Debris removal
• Grass and grounds maintenance
• Initial Securing
• HUD Conveyance Preparation
• Eviction services
• Code violation abatement
• Repair and Renovation Estimates

Special Services

There are times when a Servicer may need work performed that is not a standard service. FAFS understands that special needs can occur and offers the following services..

• HUD Mailer Program
• Natural Disaster Notification Program
• Obtaining Police and Fire Reports
• Bad Address Program
• HUD Conveyance Pre-Orders
• Environmental: Residential and Commercial
• Examples of the environmental issues could be mold, lead paint, water quality, septic system, radon and asbestos.
• Phase I - Environmental site assessments
• Phase II - Sampling and testing
• Phase III - Clean-up and remediation