"We seem to keep renting to the wrong people ... our turnover rate is through the roof. Not to mention the reputation we are getting."

"The cost incurred to evict a horrible tenant we had was incredible. Never again."

Welcome to ESS, a private investigative agency making screenings and background checks an easy proposition. We meet all your background screening needs – Tenant, Employment, Volunteer, Litigation, Due Diligence & Investigative. Whether you have one tenant/buyer or 1,000, one employee/volunteer or 1,000 your needs are the same. Getting it right the first time. Reducing turnover, training and administrative costs. Minimizing lawsuits. Boosting morale and property values. Attracting quality residents, employees, volunteers. Preventing trouble for yourself, loved ones, clients, community, company, and organization. Keeping all safe, enjoying peace of mind.

"We really weren't sure if this guy had anything in the way of assets. We spent so much money suing him for nothing." 

"Something just seemed off about our new volunteer coach. A background check revealed battery and indecent exposure convictions. We initiated guidelines for acceptance of all our volunteer coaches after that."

You've done your tenant/buyer and employment/volunteer screenings but need to perform other due diligence. Use the Instant Criminal Record Check to quickly find out what others might be using against you before you go for that job, house, apartment, volunteer opportunity, first date, to meet a potential new roommate or any other scenario. Use the Instant Criminal Record Check, Instant Incarceration Check or Person Profile to learn more about anyone's public record profile – a romantic interest, roommate, neighbor, co-worker, online buyer or seller of products and services, your children's friend's parents – any scenario in which "better safe than sorry" applies. Learn what the Person Profile shows you about your own public record profile. Use the Asset Check as a start in determining if litigation, a loan or investment makes sense, a judgment is collectible, forging a business relationship is a good idea, you suspect fraud or need to secure leverage in a divorce or child support proceeding. Use the Person Locator to locate a long lost relative, an old friend, someone crucial to a legal proceeding, who owes a debt, needs to be served, has skipped bail, whose car is being repossessed, who is mentally ill and missing, or who you need to inform about assets or an inheritance. Use the Vehicle Owner/Registration to determine who is illegally parked and might need to be towed. Regardless of your needs ESS uses the latest technology to provide fast, easy access to crucial information provided by legal and ethical sources to ensure compliance with the FCRA, DPPA, GLBA, EEOC and ADA.

"The cost of doing our background checks used to be astronomical."

With ESS, there are no set-up fees, term contracts or monthly minimum charges. You get everything you need to make smart decisions for low, flat rates. No matter your needs you may order securely and confidentially online at your convenience, 24/7. All your easy-to-understand screening results are stored in your account for 30 days so you can view, download, forward, print, save and review at your convenience.

"We didn't do a background check on what appeared to be a perfect candidate for our company. Now we're paying for it."

ESS is dedicated to helping property owners, communities, employers, and organizations create protected and profitable environments as well as those involved in litigation and investigation save time and money, and ensure you, your loved ones, clients, community, company, and organization remain safe. Record results come from all 50 states, US territories, Canada, and most other countries. Order online now ... you're a click away from making sound decisions and enjoying peace of mind.

"We hire over 1,000 independent contractors seasonally and can't risk exposure for any wrongdoing. You better believe we screen each one."