The Ellis reports are soooo repetitive, but I have noticed that you get sometimes get somewhat of a break due to the fact that there are different reports used for different apartment management companies. Some ask the dreaded question about the agent's three strengths and three weaknesses- my least favorite question. Would the agent always have three of each that you can point out? Some reports ask for more details than others, some are easier. When I preview a shop, I read the report and see if it is one of the shorter ones. I also hate the "additional questions" page that is for Ellis only- identical questions for the most part, that you have already answered. Why can't Ellis just go with the answers they have already read? Aside from that, Ellis is very fair to work for. You know exactly when you will get paid, and you can always easily track the list of shops you have completed and are waiting to be paid for. If you have a problem reaching a target agent, or just a personal problem/scheduling issue that is delaying you in completing the shop, they work with you with understanding and courtesy. You do not have to call and shop the same day. I usually manage to catch hard to reach agents late in the afternoon, for some reason, and if they are booked for the day, on their way out the door, or they are going to stop touring in 30 minutes due to dusk or closing hours, you are not going to get there in time. Ellis understands that, and I have never had a problem going the next day, or even two days later, if the agent lets me know they are off till then. The most important things Ellis asks for is that you communicate with them, do your best work and that you are honest in all your reporting.