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What is the screening process that Service Professionals go through in order to become members of the ServiceMagic network? |
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Verify Trade License |
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ServiceMagic checks to see if the business carries the appropriate state-level license. |
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Verify Insurance |
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We contact the insurance agent of the pro to confirm general liability insurance (bonding information for maid services, or cargo valuation coverage for moving companies). |
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Verification of State Business Filings |
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For business types that require a Secretary of State filing, we confirm that the business is in good standing in the state in which it is located. |
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Criminal Records Search |
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ServiceMagic uses 3rd party data sources to conduct a criminal search for any relevant criminal activity associated with the owner/principal of the business. |
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Sex Offender Search |
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We confirm that the owner/principal is not listed on the official state Sex Offender web site in the state in which the owner/principal of the company is located. |
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Identity Verification (SSN) |
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ServiceMagic verifies the social security number(s) of the owner/principal for identity check purposes. This check applies primarily to smaller business entities. |
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Identity Verification (Reverse Phone Lookup) |
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We conduct a reverse business phone lookup to confirm that the phone number provided matches the phone listing for the business. |
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Search for Aliases |
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ServiceMagic searches state Doing Business As (DBA) records in the state in which the business is located to identify any aliases under which the business or owner is doing business. |
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Legal Search for Civil Judgments |
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We use 3rd party data sources to check the principal / owner of the business for state-level civil legal judgments entered against them and to check for bankruptcy filings by or against them. |
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Verify Customer References |
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ServiceMagic requests and contacts previous customer references provided by the business to solicit performance feedback from consumers with whom the pro has worked. |
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Note: Member service professional information confirmed as described above may change or expire over time; while ServiceMagic attempts to maintain accurate and up-to-date information, and confirms changes when notified, we cannot guarantee that profile and screening information is accurate. Therefore, we recommend that before working with a service professional you verify that information presented is still current and/or acceptable to you. Last updated: 7/6/07. |
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Please see ServiceMagic’s Terms and Conditions for a full description of how we screen Service Professionals |
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