Scott,
In my case,I was told to contact the bondsman.When there was something that the bondsman couldnt answer he would refer me to his recovery agent!! This bondsman had never done any type of recovery and didnt want any part in that side of the business so I believe his FRA actually held an office in in the bonding office.
While I agree that there should always be a contract,I do admit to having some loyalty as LuVonda said.But up untill you have the trust between the two parties it should be common practice to have a contract.
I personally have never undercut any other FRA my costs are pretty standard and I make it known right up front.Although I do tend to brag about my results at times!!
I know not of such a code LuVonda but I do have morals and I am sure I could get alot more work if I did not have them.I grew up learning respect and how people should be treated and apply it directly to how I do business.
If that is part of the"code" Than I am all in.
Example of "loyalty"....the previously stated case I was working for the bondsman in Ga.,I later found out that the defendant had also just failed to appear the week before here in Tn..By chance it was a bondsman that I have done business with alot and I notified him that I had her in custody.He didnt hire me and I was expecting no money from him,just wanted to make sure he knew so he could put a hold on the defendant at the jail.This is just a common thing with myself and a few other companies I work for.Turns out this bondsman had a much larger bond out and stated to me that "we will always treat you right here,you know that" I told him I wasnt expecting payment and he stated"I know"
no contract between the 2nd bondsman but out of loyalty and respect for one another got the job accomplished on both ends.
