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How do I get paid?

Simple. At genealogyfreelancers.com, you will have your own private bank account located on your "account details" page. When a client pays you, they will transfer the money into this account within our system.  

Depending on the circumstance and your agreed upon payment schedule, the project owner will have the option of transferring a partial payment, full payment or arrange an escrow payment.  Once a Specialist has received at least 3 positive feedback ratings on at least 3 projects totaling at least 900.00 combined, that Specialist will have the option of withdrawing funds for any won project immediately.  Until this status is achieved, project funds must stay in escrow (regardless of which payment option the project owner chooses) until the project is complete and results have been forwarded to the project owner unless a milestone payment schedule has been established.  If a schedule has been established then a Specialist is free to withdraw funds attached to that finished segment of the project at any time provided the completed portion has been delivered to the project owner.  Some exceptions to this standard are possible and we will review any requests to the contrary on a case-by-case basis.   Please contact us to find out if you might already be an exception or to learn how to become an exception.   If you have met this criteria or if you are deemed an exception, you are free to withdraw any segment of the project's funds at will.  It is important to remember, however, that it is the Specialist's responsibility to confirm that either an escrow payment or direct payment has been credited to their account before releasing any portion of the project's results to the project owner.

Use of our free escrow program is always encouraged for any size project.  It is the perfect way to build trust in a new working releationship and offers a sense of security to both the project owner and the Specialist. Click below for details.

*Note: that there is a 1.00 fee to withdraw your funds in most cases.

Always include as much information in your bid details as possible.

Incorporate the same facts you would offer a client who contacts you directly.

Inform the project owner of what your cost covers, any particular range of years, names, dates, records, copies, etc.

**Remember, you must insert an approximation of the total cost for the entire project in the bid amount box when making an offer. Never insert a deposit sum as your bid amount. You can then inform the job owner of your hourly rate via your bid details, email or the PMB after you place your bid should the project go over your initial estimation (if necessary). Note that if the project does go over your original price, you must either notify Genealogy Freelancers immediately or have your client post another project meant only for you.

Did you know?

Genealogy Freelancers was founded by professional genealogists. We take the time to verify memberships to professional organizations as well as any education or certification received in family history. If you plan to include this information in your profile, contact us with your details. Once confirmed, we will place one or both special icons associated with this program next to your username plus you will also be listed on our featured specialist page.