The Details tab is where you'll enter your personal information including your address, email addresses, phone numbers, and time zone.  At a minimum, you'll need to complete any fields marked with an asterisk, since they're required.

In addition to entering your detailed contact info, you can "enable" your Mercury Network profile to accept orders by checking the I accept orders from Mercury Network and MercuryDirect clients box.  You won't be able to accept orders on Mercury Network until you check this box.

As you finish entering your information, it's a good idea to click the Save button in the upper left to make sure your changes take effect.

On the Advanced tab, you'll select all of your notification options, including fax, email, and text messages.

The first section of options relates to the notifications that you'll receive for orders that are specifically assigned to you as the vendor.  The second section of options relates to orders that you're managing, but the order may not be specifically assigned to you.

In the second section, click the Tool Icon next to Send Email to choose specific status changes that should trigger a notification.

Go ahead and click the Save button in the upper-left after changing your notification options.

On the Professional tab, you'll set up the types of orders you'll accept, as well as provide your professional qualifications and other details about assignment completion.

Professional Experience

Check the box for each type of assignment that you fulfill.  As you select each item, provide the Years of Experience you have fulfilling that type of assignment.  Just below the assignment types, place a check next to each designation/certification you possess.  If you hold an FHA designation, make sure that you check the FHA box — leaving it unchecked can prevent you from receiving FHA work.

Licenses

Here you'll see any licenses currently set up in your Mercury Network profile.  If you need to add a new license, click the Add button on the toolbar near the top, and choose License, then supply the necessary license information.  Mercury Network Validates license information using the national registry available at http://www.asc.gov.  Make sure you enter your license exactly as it appears in the national registry — if you license is off by one number or has any additional charachters, your license won't validate properly which can prevent you from receiving orders.

	Note: Your license can only be added to one Mercury Network account at a time.  If your license is set up on another account, remove it before adding it to the new account.

As you hover your mouse over any existing license in the License section, you'll see the Edit and Remove icons appear to the right, allowing you to make changes to your existing licenses.

Click here to jump to the Attachments section below for instructions on uploading a copy of your license or insurance policy.

Insurance Policies

Here you'll see any existing insurance policies you've set up in your profile.  If you need to add one, click the Add button on the toolbar near the top, and choose Insurance Policy so you can add the necessary information.
As you hover your mouse over any existing insurance policies, you'll see the Edit and Remove icons appear to the right, allowing you to make changes to your existing licenses.

Software

Using the drop-downs provided, select the software you use to complete each assignment type.  While this information is not required, some clients will be happy to know what tools you use to fulfill their orders.

Click Save in the upper-left to save your changes.

On the Products tab, specify the types of products you provide, as well as your published fee for each to make sure you're ready to accept Mercury Network orders:

1. Click the click the Product tab for any type of order you intend to fulfill.
2. For each product for which you will fulfill an order, type your fee in the field labeled Fee.
3. For each fee you've entered, click the Edit link in the Fee Notes column and type any notes your client should read before they place an order with you.  They are required to read and agree to these notes before finishing their order.  So, while the fee notes are not required, it is recommended that you provide whatever detailed information your clients should have regarding your fees.

   

   	Note: If you are an FHA Appraiser, make sure to enter your fees for FHA Products.  Neglecting to do so prevents clients from placing orders for these products.

After you've entered your fees and notes, click Save in the upper-left to keep your changes.

On the Coverage tab, you'll select all the areas in which you can fulfill the types of assignments you offer.  You'll do this by selecting the state, county, and city in which you provide coverage.  You can choose an unlimited number of counties in up to 3 different states.

To select your coverage area, click the state on the left column, then choose the county or city in the middle column.  To add that city or county to your coverage, click the Select button to move it to the right column.

After you've selected your coverage, click the Save button in the upper-left to save your changes.

The Attachments tab allows you to upload digital copies of your certifications, licenses, or compliance information, for example.  Many of your clients appreciate the transparency of seeing your license and insurance information.  Plus, you can set yourself apart by displaying your hard-earned certifications.

To upload an attachment, click Add in the toolbar and select the appropriate document type.  You can upload any type of file, but it is best to upload common file types that most anyone can view, such as PDFs, images, or Word documents.